Postura da Esfinge
Salamba Bhujangasana
sah-LOM-bah boo-jahn-GAH-sah-nah
Uma suave extensao de coluna que fortalece a coluna e abre o peito com menos intensidade que a Cobra.
Como fazer Postura da Esfinge
- Deite-se de brucos com as pernas estendidas
- Coloque os antebracos no chao com os cotovelos sob os ombros
- Pressione os antebracos para baixo para elevar o peito
- Mantenha os ombros relaxados longe das orelhas
- Direcione o olhar para frente e respire profundamente
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