This answer may be frustrating if you were hoping to find a simple number of seconds to hold Cobra, but there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. In general, it’s safe to say that around 3 breaths (equal to roughly 10 seconds) is a good amount of time to hold a yoga pose, including Cobra. However, in yoga, you should be guided by your breath as well as by the sensations you feel in your body. Your breaths may be shorter or longer than the next person’s, so 3 breaths for you may not feel like long enough, or it may feel too long. Similarly, if you find that the pose is causing you pain, you should stop.