Yoga Anatomy

Bhujangasana

Cobra Pose

boo-jang-GAHS-anna

bhujanga = serpent (bhuja = arm, shoulder; anga = limb)

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Serratus

anterior

Triceps

brachii Hamstrings

Gluteus maximus

Skeletal joint actions

Spine Upper limbs Lower limbs

Extension Elbow extension, forearm

pronation

SI joint counternutation, hip

extension and adduction,

knee extension, ankle plan-

tar flexion

Classification

Symmetrical prone backward-bending pose