If you need to release stress or relieve serious back pain, the Cobra Pose is an excellent pose to get you started on finding true release. I love this pose because in addition to it alleviating back pain and stress, it also provides you with an elevated mood and has many other benefits. Here are some of the benefits of the Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana):
1. Alleviates fatigue and stress
2. Effectively decreases any stiffness you may have in your lower back
3. Effectively strengthens your spine
4. Eases sciatica pain
5. Firms and tones the buttocks
6. Increases flexibility
7. Improves digestion
8. Helps with asthma symptoms
9. Improves any irregularities in your menstrual cycle
10. Stretches the abdomen, shoulders, chest, and lungs
11. Stimulates abdominal organs
12. Increases body heat
13. Combats disease
14. Awakens Kundalini (self-realization)
Give it a try and enjoy the benefits!