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Benefits of Setubandhasana or Bridge Pose


Benefits of Setubandhasana or Bridge Pose

Benefits of Setubandhasana or Bridge Pose
Setubandhasana or Bridge Pose

Setu means Bridge, Bandha means ‘Bind’ or ‘Lock’, Asana means ‘Pose’ or ‘Posture’. This asana resembles a bridge, so it is called as ‘Bridge Pose’ or ‘SetuBandhasana’. It is an easy pose to practice. People of any age can practice this pose. Let us see Benefits of Setubandhasana or Bridge Pose.

Benefits of Setubandhasana or Bridge Pose

·         It cures diseases of loins and thighs.
·         It gives exercise to shoulders, neck, elbows and hands. Constant practice of this asana strengthens them.
·         It forces out excess of gases and cures indigestion.
·         Practice of this asana makes spine flexible and active.
·         It calms the brain, reduces stress, anxiety and depression.
·         It helps in asthma, high blood pressure, osteoporosis and sinusitis.
·         It relieves the tired back immediately. It strengthens back muscles.

How to do Setubandhasana or Bridge Pose

·         Take a yoga mat. Lie on the back. Bend both the knees. Keep knees and ankles in a straight line close to the hips.
·         Keep your hand besides your body with palms facing down.
·         Inhale slowly. Lift your lower, middle and upper back off the floor.
·         Touch chest to the chin without bringing chin down.
·         Keep back of head, neck and shoulders firmly on the floor.
·         Breathe normally and remain in this position for 6 to 8 seconds.
·         Take some rest. Repeat the excerice 4 times a day in the beginning. Make it 6 times a day after some practice.


 Contraindication of Bridge Pose or SetuBandhasana

·         Do not practice this pose if you are suffering from neck and back injuries.


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