BeginnerSanskrit: Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
Bridge Pose
A rejuvenating backbend that opens the chest and stimulates the thyroid.
Benefits
Stretches chest and spine
Strengthens legs
Calms the brain
Improves digestion
Contraindications
Avoid or modify this pose if you have any of the following conditions:
- Neck injury
- Back injury (modify)
How to Practice
Enter the pose mindfully, paying attention to your breath. Hold for 5-10 breaths, or as long as comfortable. Never force the pose and back off if you feel sharp pain.
Use props as needed to modify the pose for your body. Remember that yoga is a practice of self-awareness, not self-judgment.
