01/06/2024
Setu Bandhasana, also known as Bridge Pose, is a yoga pose that offers numerous benefits for the body and mind. 🌉 The name "Setu Bandhasana" comes from the Sanskrit words "setu," meaning bridge, "bandha," meaning lock, and "asana," meaning pose.
To practice Setu Bandhasana:
1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart. 🧘♂️
2. Keep your arms alongside your body with palms facing down. 🤲
3. Press your feet and arms into the floor as you lift your hips up towards the ceiling. 🚀
4. Roll your shoulders back and down, opening your chest. 💪
5. Keep your neck long and gaze towards your chest. 👀
6. Hold the pose for 30 seconds to a minute, breathing deeply. 🌬️
7. To release, slowly lower your hips back down to the floor. 🌿
Benefits of Setu Bandhasana include:
1. Stretches the chest, neck, and spine. 🙆♀️
2. Strengthens the back, glutes, and hamstrings. 🦵
3. Improves circulation and digestion. 🔄
4. Helps alleviate stress, anxiety, and mild depression. 😌
5. Can be therapeutic for asthma, high blood pressure, and osteoporosis when practiced with props and under proper guidance. 🩺
6. Stimulates the lungs, thyroid glands, and abdominal organs. 🫁
7. Improves flexibility in the spine. 🌀
Always practice yoga poses mindfully and listen to your body. If you have any medical conditions or concerns, consult with a healthcare provider before attempting Setu Bandhasana or any new exercise.
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