SetuBandhasana - Bridge Pose

Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. Tones your lower back and calves.

STEPS :

1. Lying on your back, bend both knees and place the feet flat on the floor hip width apart. Slide the arms alongside the body with the palms facing down. The fingertips should be lightly touching the heels.
2. Press the feet into the floor, inhale and lift the hips up, rolling the spine off the floor. Lightly squeeze the knees together to keep the knees hip width apart.
3. Press down into the arms and shoulders to lift the chest up. Engage the legs, buttocks and mula bandha to lift the hips higher.
4. Breathe and hold for 4-8 breaths.
5. To release: exhale and slowly roll the spine back to the floor.

Benefits

• Strengthens neck and shoulders
• Massages abdominal organs and kidneys
• Tones lower back and calves

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime