THE COBRA

Imagine the cobra rising from the snake charmer’s basket. Its back is wide with its hood raised. The most amazing thing about the cobra is its ability to ascend using the muscles along its spine. The cobra is the perfect symbol for what becomes possible with a healthy, integrated spine: graceful, floating movements and fierce, mysterious power. An iconic spiritual animal guide, Cobra is the true teacher of CobraBalance.

The cobra has appeared as a teacher in much of Eastern symbolism. It was worn above the third eye, on the crowns of ancient Egyptian royals. In India it is a symbol of the Naga cult. In Kung Fu, there are many different schools drawing on the wisdom of animals and mimicking their movements. You may have heard of Crane style Kung Fu, Drunken Monkey Kung Fu or even Cobra style Kung Fu.