Exercise of the Week: Cobra Pose – Spinal Extension

Difficulty: Easy - moderate

Start: Place a mat on the floor. Position your body as shown in Image #1, with spine in a neutral position.

Exercise: Try to move spine into a fully extended position. Concentrate on lowering hips right to the floor, relaxing the muscles of spine. Support upper body with your arms straight. Bring chin up toward the ceiling. Hold for 15-60 seconds. Return to neutral position and rest for 15 seconds. Repeat 5X.