Lie on your stomach. Chin on the floor, palms flat on the ground on either side of your waist. Top of your feet should be flat on the floor. Inhale, pushing down your palms and pushing yourself off the floor, so the torso lifts off as well as your knees, as shown in the photograph.
Look ahead or overhead, keeping the torso straight ahead. Continue normal breathing. Hold position as long as is possible.
Exhale and release gently back to the starting position.
Avoid: If having wrist problems or headache.
Point to note: This is an advanced variation of the cobra and needs wrist strength and muscular stamina and may hence be attempted only by those who have done regular exercise.
Benefits: Same as above, though enhanced. Builds mental and muscular stamina.
Also read: Yoga for fun
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