Welcome to Day 7 of the November #YogaWithTFM 10-Day Challenge! Today’s pose is King Cobra Pose or Bhujangasana (Toes to Head).

See the video below for a tutorial on how to get into Cobra Pose, and keep in mind these three tips:

1.  Don’t get discouraged if your toes do not reach your head!  Do not push your body beyond its physical limits.  You will still benefit from the deep chest-opening stretch.

2.  Do not force your arms to straighten completely.  Your ability to completely straighten your arms will be dependent upon your flexibility.  It is safer to maintain a slight bend in the elbows than to force the arms to straighten and strain the back.

3.  Create an even backbend throughout the length of your spine, and remember to breathe!

Please remember to warm up before participating in any challenge.  If you would like to practice with us, download our 24-minute Backbends Practice class here.