Posture du Sphinx
Salamba Bhujangasana
sah-LOM-bah boo-jahn-GAH-sah-nah
Une douce flexion arriere qui renforce la colonne vertebrale et ouvre la poitrine avec moins d'intensite que le Cobra.
Comment faire Posture du Sphinx
- Allongez-vous face au sol, jambes etendues
- Placez les avant-bras au sol, coudes sous les epaules
- Appuyez les avant-bras vers le bas pour soulever la poitrine
- Gardez les epaules detendues, loin des oreilles
- Regardez devant vous et respirez profondement
Benefits
- Strengthens the spine and back muscles
- Opens the chest, lungs, and shoulders
- Helps restore the natural lumbar curve
- Soothes the nervous system and relieves stress
- Stretches the abdominal muscles gently
Muscles Engaged
Modifications
- Place a folded blanket under the forearms for extra comfort
- Move the elbows slightly forward of the shoulders to reduce the backbend intensity
- Place a bolster under the chest for a fully supported, restorative variation
Cautions
- Avoid with acute back injuries or recent spinal surgery
- Not recommended during pregnancy
- Use caution with headaches; the pose may increase or relieve them depending on the cause