Wake up and Loosen with SETUBANDHASANA

Hi friends,

    Today we will see "The BRIDGE POSE".

                                Health tip of the day: SETU BANDHASANA

                                  Setu Bandhasana

Setu Bandhasana is called the Bridge pose as your body makes a bridge shape. This comes from the Sanskrit word Setu meaning bridge and asana meaning posture.

How to do Setu Bandhasana :

• Lie flat on the ground facing upwards.
• Fold your knees and keep it at the hip-width distance.
• Place your hands on either side of your body with palms facing the ground.
• Now inhale slowly and lift the lower,middle and upper back off the floor gently.
• Support your weight with your arms, shoulder and palms by firmly placing the ground.
• Breathe slowly.
• Stay in this pose as long as you are comfortable.
• Practice this pose for 5 to 10 minutes daily.

Benefits of Setu Bnadhasana :

• Relieves tiredness.
• Strengthens your back, neck, shoulders.
• Reduces Thyroid problems.
• Calms the mind and relieves stress.

Important Note :

If you have a headache, neck or back injuries please avoid practising this asana.

   "Your body is your Temple. Keep it clean and healthy."

See you in another session on fitness with yoga. Until then stay healthy and happy.

                                                                                       With Love
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