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How To Do The Yoga Pose Supported Bridge, Using A Yoga Block

Christel Wellness Yoga · 0:59

In this practice

Key teachings

Using props for support and deeper relaxation in yoga poses
Mindful adjustment of props to suit individual needs
Proper alignment for supported backbends
The importance of relaxation within an asana

Ideal for

Beginners learning Bridge Pose
Practitioners seeking a restorative practice
Individuals with lower back sensitivity or discomfort
Anyone wishing to deepen their relaxation in backbends

Lesson

Instructions

Yoga Pose Tutorial: Supported Bridge using a Yoga Block with Christel Wellness Yoga

Using another of my favourite yoga accessories the yoga block I'll show you how to use it to enhance your bridge pose. Setu Bandha Sarvāṅgāsana Shoulder supported bridge or simply Bridge, also called Setu Bandhāsana, is an inverted back-bending asana in hatha yoga and modern yoga as exercise. By using the yoga block you can relax more deeply into this asana or yoga pose.

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Steps

Supported Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)
Safe entry and exit from the pose
Utilizing a yoga block for spinal support

Benefits

Deeper relaxation in Bridge Pose
Enhanced backbend benefits with support
Spinal decompression and lower back relief
Improved accessibility for various fitness levels
Reduced strain on muscles and joints

Hatha Supported Bridge Bandha Hatha Yoga Asana Block

Transcript

how to use your block in bridge pose when you use your block it allows you to relax more into the pose and therefore benefits more of the back bend so let's get into it roll onto your bike make sure you can scrape the heels of your feet with your fingers try to tell bonanda push the feet left the hips as if you're coming into Bridge grab hold of your block and now place it on the height that feels right for you so it could be the lowest the medium or the highest so really connect with your body to find out which one feels right for you make sure it is placed on the tailbone the very end part of your spine so you can fully relax into it push the feet lift the hips higher get it out of the way very slowly release the spine on the mat one that's about to time and then move on to one side and come back into set it

Practice summary

Level: all levels
Duration: 2 minutes
Equipment: yoga matyoga block
Target areas: spinehipschestlower back
Energy: calming

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