Bridge Pose

Wellness Wednesday Week 55: Bridge Pose

Benefits:

Strengthens legs.

Opens hips.

Tones belly.

Foundation & General Alignment:

Start while lying on back.

Knees are bent.

Both feet are firmly planted on the ground.

Hips are lifted up off ground.

Hands are clasped behind back.

Body is in a straight line.

Back is straight.

Setu Bandha Ssarvangasana / Bridge pose

Benefits:

• Great chest opener.
• Releases tension in upper and lower back.
• Teaches actions for more advanced back bends.

Foundation & General Alignment:

• The back of your head is on the floor while maintaining a curve in your neck.
• Shoulders are on the floor away from ears.
• Press arms down into floor.
• Feet and knees are hip distance apart.
• Chest is up but your chin is not resting on the chest.