{"id":23657,"date":"2020-03-17T09:57:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T09:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sayloveyoga.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/17\/the-bridge-setu-bandha-sarvangasana-pose\/"},"modified":"2020-03-17T09:57:00","modified_gmt":"2020-03-17T09:57:00","slug":"the-bridge-setu-bandha-sarvangasana-pose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/sayloveyoga.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/17\/the-bridge-setu-bandha-sarvangasana-pose\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"ltr\" trbidi=\"on\">\n<h2>The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose<\/h2>\n<div class=\"MsoBodyText\"><\/div>\n<p><b>Focus<\/b>: Spine<\/p>\n<div><\/p>\n<div><b>Level:<\/b> Beginner<\/div>\n<div><b>Total Time<\/b>: 30 to 60 seconds<\/div>\n<div><b>Indications:<\/b> asthma, sinus problems; energizes thyroid, abdomen, lungs; relieves menstrual pain, menopause symptoms; prevent headaches\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Contraindications:<\/b> neck injury<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/p>\n<table align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0W7wOkVZAS8\/XnIZb6ZUCSI\/AAAAAAAAAYA\/Vt4A-S3HbEYZBMeVQkam1temBqQ6AXJ2wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/woman-does-bridge-pose-yoga-on-path.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1156\" data-original-width=\"925\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0W7wOkVZAS8\/XnIZb6ZUCSI\/AAAAAAAAAYA\/Vt4A-S3HbEYZBMeVQkam1temBqQ6AXJ2wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s320\/woman-does-bridge-pose-yoga-on-path.jpg\" width=\"256\"><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr-caption\">Photo by Brodie Vissers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"WordSection1\">\n<h4>The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose<\/h4>\n<div class=\"MsoBodyText\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoBodyText\"><span>The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose is great for many parts of your body but it primarily stretches out your spine, neck and chest.\u00a0<\/span><span>The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose<\/span>\u00a0<span>can also energize your thyroid, abdomen and lungs.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>can<\/span><span> <\/span><span>help<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>re energize<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>your<\/span><span> <\/span><span>legs,<\/span><span> <\/span><span>improve<\/span><span><\/span><span>your<\/span><span> <\/span><span>digestion<\/span><span> <\/span><span>and<\/span><span> <\/span><span>can help prevent headaches, fatigue, insomnia and back pain. Many people who suffer from asthma, sinus problems, osteoporosis and high blood pressure find the bridge very soothing. Women often find it helpful in relieving menstrual pain and menopause symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoBodyText\"><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoBodyText\"><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoBodyText\"><span><b>Warning:<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><u><span>The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose<\/span><span>\u00a0can lead to neck injury if<\/span><\/u> <u>performed<span> <\/span>incorrectly<\/u><span>.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoBodyText\"><\/p>\n<h4>The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose Step 1 :-<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Lie down on the ground. You can place a blanket underneath your shoulders for support if you desire. Bend your knees and pull them as close to your sitting bones as you can.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose Step 2 :-<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><img src=\"file:\/\/\/C:\/DOCUME~1\/vishal\/LOCALS~1\/Temp\/msohtmlclip1\/01\/clip_image002.gif\">Breathe out as you press your feet and arms into the ground and push your tailbone up to activate your glutes before raising your hips off the ground.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose Step 3 :-<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><img src=\"file:\/\/\/C:\/DOCUME~1\/vishal\/LOCALS~1\/Temp\/msohtmlclip1\/01\/clip_image004.gif\">Your knees should remain directly above your feet.   It may help to fold \u00a0your hands under your pelvis and use your arms to support your shoulders.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose Step 4 :-<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><img src=\"file:\/\/\/C:\/DOCUME~1\/vishal\/LOCALS~1\/Temp\/msohtmlclip1\/01\/clip_image004.gif\">Move your knees away from your hips to lengthen your tailbone and bring your pubis up toward your belly button.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose Step 5 :-<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><img src=\"file:\/\/\/C:\/DOCUME~1\/vishal\/LOCALS~1\/Temp\/msohtmlclip1\/01\/clip_image002.gif\">Pull your chin away from your breastbone, tense your shoulder blades and press your sternum up.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose Step 6 :-<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><img src=\"file:\/\/\/C:\/DOCUME~1\/vishal\/LOCALS~1\/Temp\/msohtmlclip1\/01\/clip_image004.gif\">Remain in this position for up to 60 seconds, taking full, deliberate breaths. To release, exhale while slowly lowering your back and hips onto the ground.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) PoseFocus: SpineLevel: BeginnerTotal Time: 30 to 60 secondsIndications: asthma, sinus problems; energizes thyroid, abdomen, lungs; relieves menstrual pain, menopause symptoms; prevent headaches\u00a0Contraindications: neck injuryPhoto by Brodie VissersThe Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) PoseThe Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose is great for many parts of your body but it primarily stretches out your spine, neck and chest.\u00a0The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose\u00a0can also energize your thyroid, abdomen and lungs.\u00a0The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose\u00a0can help\u00a0re energize\u00a0your legs, improveyour digestion and can help prevent headaches, fatigue, insomnia and back pain. Many people who suffer from asthma, sinus problems, osteoporosis and high blood pressure find the bridge very soothing. Women often find it helpful in relieving menstrual pain and menopause symptoms.\u00a0Warning:\u00a0The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose\u00a0can lead to neck injury if performed incorrectly.The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose Step 1 :-Lie down on the ground. You can place a blanket underneath your shoulders for support if you desire. Bend your knees and pull them as close to your sitting bones as you can.\u00a0The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose Step 2 :-Breathe out as you press your feet and arms into the ground and push your tailbone up to activate your glutes before raising your hips off the ground.\u00a0The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose Step 3 :-Your knees should remain directly above your feet.   It may help to fold \u00a0your hands under your pelvis and use your arms to support your shoulders.\u00a0The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose Step 4 :-Move your knees away from your hips to lengthen your tailbone and bring your pubis up toward your belly button.\u00a0The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose Step 5 :-Pull your chin away from your breastbone, tense your shoulder blades and press your sternum up.\u00a0The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose Step 6 :-Remain in this position for up to 60 seconds, taking full, deliberate breaths. To release, exhale while slowly lowering your back and hips onto the ground.<img src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0W7wOkVZAS8\/XnIZb6ZUCSI\/AAAAAAAAAYA\/Vt4A-S3HbEYZBMeVQkam1temBqQ6AXJ2wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/woman-does-bridge-pose-yoga-on-path.jpg\" title=\"The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themorningyoga.com\/2020\/03\/the-bridge-setu-bandha-sarvangasana-pose.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose Focus: Spine Level: Beginner Total Time: 30 to 60 seconds Indications: asthma, sinus problems; energizes thyroid, abdomen, lungs; relieves menstrual pain, menopause symptoms; prevent headaches\u00a0 Contraindications: neck injury Photo by Brodie Vissers The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose is great for many parts of your body but it primarily stretches out your spine, neck and chest.\u00a0The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose\u00a0can also energize your thyroid, abdomen and lungs.\u00a0The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose\u00a0can help\u00a0re energize\u00a0your legs, improveyour digestion and can help prevent headaches, fatigue, insomnia and back pain. Many people who suffer from asthma, sinus problems, osteoporosis and high blood pressure find the bridge very soothing. Women often find it helpful in relieving menstrual pain and menopause symptoms.\u00a0 Warning:\u00a0The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose\u00a0can lead to neck injury if performed incorrectly. The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose Step 1 :- Lie down on the ground. You can place a blanket underneath your shoulders for support if you desire. Bend your knees and pull them as close to your sitting bones as you can.\u00a0 The Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Pose Step 2 :- Breathe out as you press your&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23658,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[91],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/sayloveyoga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23657"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/sayloveyoga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/sayloveyoga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/sayloveyoga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/sayloveyoga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23657"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/sayloveyoga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23657\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/sayloveyoga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23658"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/sayloveyoga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23657"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/sayloveyoga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23657"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/sayloveyoga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23657"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}