Bridge Pose / Setu Bandhasana

Setu Bandhasana is a beginner yoga pose with amazing health benefits. This simple backbend energizes the body and prepares you for advanced backbend poses.


Bridge Pose

Procedure
  • Lie down on your back stretching your legs and hands by your sides.
  • Bend your knees and place your feet on the floor. Feet should be hip-width apart from each other. Your knees should be perpendicular to the floor.
  • Placing your arms and feet firmly on the floor, inhale as you lift your hips off the floor and as high as possible.
  • Hold the pose for 20 seconds.
  • Release the pose slowly by lowering your body to the floor and stretching your legs straight. 
Benefits
  • Stretches the spine
  • Stretches, tones and strengthens the back
  • Improves lung function
  • Promotes thyroid function
  • Energizes the whole body
  • Improves digestion
  • Aids in relieving migraine
  • Cures insomnia
  • Reduces menstrual pain
  • Reduces symptoms of osteoporosis
  • Relieves stress and anxiety 
  • Promotes calm




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