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In this brief instructional segment from a One Minute Yoga Teacher training video, the instructor clarifies the common confusion between Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) and Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward Facing Dog). The speaker outlines the key biomechanical differences: hand and wrist placement, whether the thighs lift off the mat, foot positioning, and shoulder alignment. Upward Facing Dog is described as a more challenging pose for beginners, requiring wrists directly under shoulders, thighs off the ground, and weight on the tops of the feet, with shoulders rolled back and gaze upward. Cobra Pose places the hands slightly forward on the tops of the thighs, allowing a range from low to higher arches, with the thighs remaining on the mat. The instructor notes that either pose can be incorporated into Sun Salutations, interchangeable based on student level and individual body needs, and invites viewers to access a free resource for further learning.
