Also Known As: Supported Cobra Pose (Alamba Bhujangasana), King Pigeon Pose Prep. (Raja
Kapotasana Prep.)
Modification: grabbing onto the knees with under-head grip
Pose Type: prone, backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)
COBRA POSE: OVERHEAD GRIP
Upward Facing Unsupported Cobra Pose
Urdhva Mukha Niralamba Bhujangasana
(OORD-vuh MUK-uh nir-AH-luhm-buh buj-uhng-GAHS-uh-nuh)
Pose Type: prone, backbend
Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye or Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs), Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third
eye, between the eyebrows)