CHILDS POSE TO COBRA
How To Perform Child’s Pose To Cobra Pose
The Child's Pose To Cobra Pose is a great way to restore movement of the spine, as well as stretch the back and front of the body. This movement should be done very slowly, gently and with control.
Level/Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced
Muscle Group(s): erector spinae/back, abs, shoulders, chest
Equipment: none
Exercise groups: Lower Body Exercises, Full Body Exercises, Lower Body Exercises, Core Strengthening Exercises, Upper Body Exercises, Posture Strengthening Exercises
Coaching Cues:
Starting in Child’s Pose, gently and slowly transition to cobra, breathing well throughout.
Before starting:
Move very slowly e.g. one vertebrae at a time, to get the most benefit from this exercise. Breathe well.
Start this exercise in Child's Pose - sit back on your heels, stretch out your arms way in front of you, and breathe comfortably.
Anchor your hands into the floor, then pull your hips forward slowly, tucking your pelvis and rounding your spine as you move further forward.
Once your spine is rounded, keep pulling your body forward, slowly extending your hips to transition into Cobra Pose. Hold and breathe.
Slowly return to the start, moving from the head first, rounding the back, and pushing your hips towards your heels. Repeat for the desired reps.
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