Setubandhasana

Setu Bandhasana

The word “Setubandhasana” is derived from a Sanskrit word “Setu” meaning “bridge; “Bandha” meaning “bound” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. It is commonly called as “Bridge Pose” in English.

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED:

  • Lie down on the mat in supine position.
  • Place your feet together and arms by the side of the body.
  • Now bend your legs at knee and place the soles of
  • the feet on the mat, keeping the feet hip width apart, try holding your feet or ankles with respective hands.
  • Now slowly as you inhale, start lifting your hips up towards the ceiling, pressing the body weight on your feet and upper back,
  • knees pointing in front.
  • As you start exhaling, slowly start dropping your hips and lower back on the floor. 

BENEFITS:

  • It helps strengthen legs, back neck and chest.
  • It helps relax whole body, and calm the mind.
  • It helps reduce stress, reduce anxiety.
  • It is suggested for pregnant women.
  • It helps improve digestion.
  • It cures back pain and makes it more flexible.
  • It helps cure insomnia. 

CONTRA-INDICATIONS:

  • People suffering from severe knee pain or neck pain (cervical spondylitis).
  • Anyone undergone surgery on the waist and legs.
  • Last trimester of pregnancy.  

DISCLAIMER:

– PLEASE PRACTICE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF YOGA TEACHER/ YOGA EXPERT.

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