The hooded snake reaching upward. In this position, the spine is elongated with the chest puffing up stretching the chest, sternum and upper back. The constant elongation of the spine takes pressure of the lower back, however this in not a position for those with injuried backs. Holding the posture, one gains upper body flexibility and strength, opening the heart and the lungs. For more experienced practitioners, additional opening of the upper chest and neck can be achieved with the head tilted backward.

Coming soon are variations to this pose.