Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana): How To, Tips, Modifications & Benefits

It may hold some additional health benefits, too. In traditional yogic texts, cobra pose is said to help destroy disease in the body and even awakens kundalini energy. Chiropractor and yoga instructor Emily Kiberd, D.C., notes that, in line with these ancient teachings, many people believe cobra is a good pose for the immune system—it’s thought to stimulate the thymus, an organ responsible for the growth of T-cells.