Setu Bandhasana, How to do and Benefits : Bridge pose

 

 

In this article we will talk about " Setu Bandhasana, How to Do and Benefits". The pose is named from the Sanskrit words "Setu" means "a bridge", "Bandha" means "caught" and "Asana" mean "posture".

Setu bandhasana is also know for Bridge pose

- It is inverted back bending asana

- It stretches your spine and buttocks and may also relieve in back pain 

How to do

First lay down on your back, fold your knees and keep your feet 10-12 inches away your pelvis. Ankles should be placed directly under the knees. keep your arms close to the body with palm facing down.

now gradually inhale and slowly lift your lower and middle back in upward direction, gently roll the shoulder. touch the chest to the chin without bringing chin to your chest. put your weight on shoulder for support and make a balance. Hold the position for one or two minutes.

Benefits of Setu bandhasna

1. Strengthen shoulder, arms, legs

2. Improve flexibility 

3. Stretch Chest, Abdomen, Spine, Hips, Hamstring

4. Improve blood circulation

5. Calm the mind

6. Improve Digestion

7. Helps in Asthma, High blood pressure

8. Strengthen the back