Another pose Sukumaran recommends is Cobra Pose. She likes this pose because it strengthens your upper back, relieves pressure off of the lower back, and because it works your core and firms your glute muscles.
- Lie on your belly with your legs hips-width distance apart. Extend your arms straight out in front of you.
- As you lift your head up off the ground, begin to slowly walk your hands in, keeping your hips and thighs on the ground, but gently arching your lower back. Walk them in as far as you can, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- Actively relax, keeping your gaze forward or lowering your head back between your shoulder blades. Stay here for five breaths, opening through the chest and abs, and then lower your torso back to the mat.
- Hold for three deep inhales and exhales. Repeat three times.
