{"id":167456,"date":"2022-12-29T08:39:55","date_gmt":"2022-12-29T08:39:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=167456"},"modified":"2026-03-02T07:06:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:06:25","slug":"health-fitness-benefits-of-sarpasana-and-how-to-do-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-sarpasana-and-how-to-do-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Sarpasana (Snake Pose) and How to Do it By Dr. Himani Bisht"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What is Sarpasana?<\/a><\/li>
Did You Know?<\/a><\/li>
How to Do It?<\/a><\/li>
Benefits of Sarpasana<\/a><\/li>
Risks of Sarpasana<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYoga, an invaluable gift from ancient India, embodies the unification of mind-body; thought and action, fulfillment and restraint; and is considered a holistic approach to human health and well-being. Yoga is about practicing asanas and discovering a sense of oneness within ourselves, the world and nature 1<\/a><\/sup>. Sarpasana is the most versatile of all yoga asanas. Sarpasana, also known as the snake pose or the snake asana, is a yoga pose that is said to have many benefits.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are searching for an easy yoga pose that can help you improve your overall health and well-being, look no further than Sarpasana! Please keep reading to learn more about the benefits of this pose and how to do it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What is Sarpasana?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSarpasana is a backbend in the prone position. \u201cSarpa\u201d in Sanskrit means snake and \u201casana\u201d means pose. In English, this asana is known as snake pose yoga. The Sritattvanidhi (treatise written in Karnataka), which was written in the 19^{th<\/sup> century, mentions this pose as \u201cSarpasana\u201d, whereas in Iyengar yoga (a book written by the foremost yoga guru; B.K.S.Iyengar) this pose is referred to as Bhujangasana or the cobra pose}2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Did You Know?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sarpasana\u2019s aligning of the spine allows prana (life-force energy) to flow through the chakras. As a result, these chakras are opened and balanced.\u00a0Following chakras\/body centers are opened and balanced :<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Anahata (heart) \u2013 Center of love\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Muladhara (root) \u2013 Center of stability\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Svadisthana (sacral) \u2013 Center of creativity\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manipura (solar plexus) \u2013 Center of confidence ^{4<\/sup><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>How to Do It?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The best time to practice Yogasanas is the \u201cBrahmamuhurta\u201d; a Sanskrit word that refers to the time two hours before and including sunrise. It is always advised to practice any asana on an empty stomach. Avoid performing any asana until three-four hours have lapsed after meals. One may perform Sarpasana in the following manner:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Lie on a mat in a prone position\/ lie on your stomach; your legs should be straight, and your feet should be together.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Place your chin on the floor. Next, interlock the fingers and place your hands on your buttocks. This is the starting position of the snake pose.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Next, use the lower back muscles to raise your chest from the floor as far as possible.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Push your hands back and try to raise your arms as much as possible. Imagine someone is pulling your arms from behind.\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Without straining, try to raise your body as much as you can.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Next, squeeze your shoulder blades together and look straight forward. Hold this position as long as it is comfortable.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Next, slowly return to the initial position and relax your body.\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Now, turn your head to one side and relax.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
This completes one round of Sarpasana. Repeat and practice up to five rounds 3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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