Prone back-body posture

Snake Pose

Sarpasana सर्पासन

初级至中级约 a brief, comfortable hold发音:sar-PAH-suh-nuh (approximate English cue)

Sarpasana is translated as Snake Pose, but sources use the name for different prone shapes. Confirm the intended version before following detailed cues; keep any prone chest lift low, neck neutral, and breathing unrestricted.

Snake Pose (Sarpasana) 的线条插图
梵文名称Sarpasana
练习类型Prone back-body posture
建议级别初级至中级
在舒适的范围内练习本指南仅供一般教育参考,不构成针对个人的医疗建议。如果感到剧烈疼痛、麻木、头晕或呼吸困难,请立即停止。

What does Snake Pose refer to?

Sarpasana is a name associated with snake imagery, but the precise modern posture is not consistent across sources. The catalog name alone does not support one definitive technique.

How should the variation be identified?

Use the source teacher or an approved pose reference to confirm the intended setup before publishing detailed instructions. If exploring a prone back-body movement, keep it low and comfortable.

  • Rest the pelvis and legs on the floor.
  • Keep the neck long rather than lifting the chin sharply.
  • Do not hold the breath or force a high chest lift.
  • Lower down immediately if the back or neck feels strained.

What is a clearer alternative?

Use the site's Cobra Pose or Locust Pose guides for their specifically named low-range variations, while still adapting to comfort.

Common question: Is every Snake Pose the same?

No. This pose name needs source verification before a specific technique can be assigned.

参考文献与扩展阅读

这些参考文献提供一般背景信息。它们并不验证本页中的每一项要领,也不能替代合格教师的指导。

  1. Yoga: Effectiveness and Safety National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). General context on yoga safety; not pose-specific instruction.