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Cobra Pose

Updated December 07, 2006

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The Cobra is a Thai massage pose that stretches the middle and upper back while opening the chest and shoulder area.
 Cobra Pose
photo credit: © David and Tukta Roylance
Demonstrated by Thai massage therapists David and Tukta Roylance
Touch of Asia School of Traditional Thai Massage and Herbal Medicine (Sterling, VA)


These photos are displayed for informational purposes only. Thai massage requires education and training from a qualified instructor and it should only be performed by a qualified Thai massage instructor.

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