Sphinx Pose

Salamba Bhujangasana

Support the chest on the forearms in a gentle prone backbend.

Salamba means supported; bhujanga means cobra.

Movement guidance

Preparation
Lie face down with forearms parallel and elbows beneath or slightly ahead of the shoulders.
Entry and alignment
Press the forearms down and lengthen the chest forward.
Hold and breathe
Keep the pelvis and legs grounded, the neck long, and the shoulders lifted away from collapse. Keep breathing comfortably without holding your breath.
Exit and next movement
Lower the chest, move the elbows outward, and rest the forehead on stacked hands.