Sphinx pose (Baby cobra)

Technique

1. Lie face down with your legs extended and the tops of your feet on the mat.
2. Place your forearms on the mat with your elbows directly under your shoulders.
3. Press your forearms and palms into the mat to lift your chest, keeping your shoulders down ( Shoulder depression ).
4. Hold, looking forward with a relaxed neck.

Form tips

1. Engage your Glutes to protect your lower back.
2. To make the pose active, pull your shoulders down and back and push your chest forward.

Similar Exercises

• Neck bridge
• Assisted wrestler bridge
• Hip-support camel pose
• Upward dog
• Cat Cow

Equipment

• Ground (hands or body)