Poses
Supported Bridge Pose
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Supported) · SET-too BAHN-dah sar-van-GAHS-uh-nuh
Restorative · beginner
Glossary: Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Supported)
How to
- Lie on back, knees bent, feet hip-width
- Lift hips and slide yoga block under sacrum
- Lower hips onto block
- Arms rest by sides
- Breathe and relax
Benefits
- Opens chest gently
- Reduces anxiety
- Lowers blood pressure
- Therapeutic for hypertension
- Calms the mind
Caution
- Neck injuries
- Shoulder injuries