Back Bend Yoga Poses, Positions or Asanas
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Yoga Poses | Back Bends
Cobra Pose Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana) – [boo-jang-ahhs-anna]
Description: This pose is wonderful for strengthening both the back and abdominal muscles at the same time. It also stimulates digestion by invigorating the internal organs. The body becomes alive with energy as the chest opens and the breath expands.
Cat Pose (Marjariasana) [mar-jar-ee-ahh-sanna]
Description: You will feel new life and energy come to your spine after practicing this pose. The internal organs are also given renewed blood flow, helping to improve their action.
Upward Facing Dog (Urdvha Mukha Svanasana) - [urd-vah-moo-kah-shvan-ahs-anna]
Description: This pose invigorates the whole body. Blood moves into the pelvic region, increasing health and vitality. People with back problems can gain relief be practicing it.
Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)
Description: An invigorating pose in which the practitioner lays on their belly, grabs their feet, and lifts the legs into the shape of a bow.

