How to do Cobra Pose

Instructions

Start lying on the floor. Pull your belly button to your spine to activate the core and lengthen your chest forward along the floor. Activate your legs by pushing the tops of your feet firmly down onto the floor. Have your hands next to your underarms (slightly further back than under your shoulders) and start to press them down into the floor. Ensure you keep your core and legs activated as you push up, only going as far as is comfortable for your back. Try to lift your chest up to the sky and draw your shoulders back. Keep the core active as you slowly lower yourself back to the floor.

A common mistake is to relax the belly during the pose which puts pressure on your spine. Make sure the belly is activate and strong throughout, even during the release.