Pose of the Month: Sphinx

Start your back bend practice with sphinx pose.

Sphinx (Salamba Bhujangasana)

Sphinx pose feels amazing after you were typing away at your computer all day. Be mindful of your low back as you come into it. You want to feel a stretch, but not pain. Know the difference.

Remember – As you begin to find the proper alignment, remember to focus on the breath. Each breath you take helps you sink deeper into the pose.

Key Cues

• Press the forearms into the ground

• Lift the bellybutton away from the floor

• Draw your shoulder blades down the back

• Press the tops of the feet into the ground

• Stack your shoulders over your elbows

Benefits 

• Stimulates abdominal organs

• Strengthens the spine

Modifications

You can walk your hand away from your body a bit more if you are feeling it too much in your low back. To help you access the pose, you can roll up blanket and place it under the pelvic bone to help lift the belly.

More benefits can be found at: Yoga Journal Yoga Poses Directory

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