Activity
Sphinx Pose (Salamba Bhujangasana)
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Prone and supine Poses
Class: Class 2
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Prone and supine Poses
Class: Class 3
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Prone and supine Poses
Class: Class 4
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Prone and supine Poses
Class: Class 5
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Prone and supine Poses
Class: Class 6
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Prone and supine Poses
Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Prone and supine Poses
Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Prone and supine Poses
Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Prone and supine Poses
Class: Class 10
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Prone and supine Poses
Class: Class 11
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Prone and supine Poses
Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Prone and supine Poses
Class: Nursery
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Prone and supine Poses
Class: KG
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Prone and supine Poses
Class: Pre Nursery
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Prone and supine Poses
Class: LKG
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Prone and supine Poses
Class: UKG
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Prone and supine Poses
Sphinx Pose (Salamba Bhujangasana)
Learning Outcomes
To gently strengthen the back and stretch the chest and abdomen.
To provide a mild backbend, suitable for beginners or those with sensitive backs.
To open the shoulders and improve posture.
To calm the nervous system.
Description Of Activity
Starting Position: Lie on your stomach with your legs extended behind you, tops of your feet flat on the floor.
Forearms and Elbows: Place your forearms on the floor parallel to each other, with your elbows directly under your shoulders. Your fingers should point forward.
Lift and Engage: Gently press down through your forearms and lift your head and chest. Keep your hips and lower body grounded.
Shoulders and Neck: Draw your shoulders down and back, away from your ears. Lengthen through the crown of your head. Gaze softly forward.
Gentle Arch: Feel a gentle, even arch in your lower back. Avoid compressing the lower back by actively pressing your pubic bone and thighs into the mat.
Hold: Hold for 1-5 minutes, breathing deeply and evenly. This pose can be held for longer periods for restorative benefits.
Release: Slowly lower your chest and head back to the mat. Rest your head to one side and relax your arms.
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