{"id":678,"date":"2023-04-01T04:32:11","date_gmt":"2023-04-01T04:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/?p=678"},"modified":"2024-08-24T05:35:09","modified_gmt":"2024-08-24T05:35:09","slug":"setu-bandhasana-bridge-pose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/setu-bandhasana-bridge-pose\/","title":{"rendered":"Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Setu Bandhasana is derived from Sanskrit words \u201cSetu\u201d means \u201cBridge\u201d and \u201casana\u201d means \u201cpose\u201d. Here bandha means locks, that control and manipulate energy in various parts of the body. While practicing the pose, the body looks like that of a bridge. The backbend pose is extremely beneficial. It leads to the strengthening of the legs, hips, spine, waist, and the heart. The pose is both restorative as well as energizing. Beginners can also do this pose with ease.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u2981 You have to start from the supine position
\u2981 Fold the knees and keep your feet hip-width distance apart on the floor. The knees and ankles should be in one straight line.
\u2981 Keep your arms beside your body, with the palms facing down.
\u2981 Inhale and slowly lift your lower back, then the middle back and lastly the upper back off the floor. Then, gently roll in the shoulders; touch the chest to the chin without bringing the chin down.
\u2981 All this while, supporting your weight with your shoulders, arms and feet. Feel your bottom contract this pose. Both the thighs are parallel to each other and to the ground.
\u2981 You can clasp the fingers and push the hands on the floor to lift the torso a little more up, or you could support your back with the palms.
\u2981 Hold the posture for as long as you are comfortable and then you can gently release the pose.<\/p>

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\u2981 The regular practice of this asana leads to a deep stretching of the chest, spine, neck, and the hips.
\u2981 It also tones the buttocks and the abdomen.
\u2981 If you practice this asana on a daily basis, your stress will decrease. Apart from strengthening and stretching, the pose also stimulates the abdomen and the lungs.
\u2981 It also aids one in digestion.
\u2981 The asana, if practiced on a regular basis can also activate and stimulate the Muladhara chakra, Vishuddha chakra, and the Anahata chakra.
\u2981 It also stimulates the Thyroid glands, to perform at optimal levels.
\u2981 This asana also stimulates the pelvis area.
\u2981 Your body posture will also improve, if you practice this asana regularly.
\u2981 It is beneficial for pregnant women.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u2981 If you have any neck or shoulder injuries, you must not do this pose.
\u2981 Anyone with ankle injuries or sprains, must also avoid the asana.
\u2981 If you have a Herniated disc, or Cervical spondylitis, you must avoid the pose.
\u2981 Anyone suffering from high blood pressure, must avoid this pose.
\u2981 It is a strict No-no for cardiac patients.
\u2981 It is to be avoided by those, who suffer from Abdominal hernia.
\u2981 If you suffer from Osteoporosis, then you should avoid this pose.<\/p>

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