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Saturday, October 2, 2021

Setu bandhasana/ bridge pose

Bridge is called Setu in Sanskrit. A bridge or bridge connects the banks of an inaccessible place or river. This asana also helps in balancing our mind and body. Just like the work of a bridge is to bear traffic and pressure, this asana also helps in relieving and reducing tension from our body.

In Setu Bandhasana, our heart is above the head. It increases the  blood flow towards  head. It helps us deal with anxiety, fatigue, stress/tension/stress, insomnia/insomnia, headache and mild depression. Regular practice of Setu Bandhasana gives peace to the mind and normalizes blood pressure. 
Apart from increasing the capacity of the lungs, it also helps in preventing blockage of veins in the chest. Asthma patients are also advised to do this asana daily.


Know some important things before Setu
Bandhasana It is very important to know some important things before doing Setu Bandha Sarvangasana. For example, people who have been complaining of neck and back injuries or pain, they should avoid doing this asana. Such people should also consult a doctor before practicing this asana.

Level : Ordinary 
Style: Configuration 
Duration: 30 to 60 seconds 
Repetition : No 
Stretches: Throat, neck, ribs Strengthen: legs, back, neck, chest.
Equipment Required : Yoga Mat


Procedure

1. Lie on your back on the yoga mat. Keep your breathing rate normal. 
2. After this, keep the hands by the side. 
3. Now slowly bend your legs from the knees and bring them near the hips. 
4. Raise the hips as high as possible from the floor. Hands will remain on the ground. 
5. Hold the breath for a while. 
6. After this, while exhaling, come back to the ground. Straighten the legs and relax. 
7. Start again after   10-15 seconds rest.

Benefits

1. Creates stretch in the chest, neck and spine. 
2. Improves digestion and improves metabolism. 
3. Relieves Anxiety, Fatigue, Backache,                   Headache and Insomnia.
4. Increases flexibility in the spine. 
5. Calms the mind. 
6. Increases lung capacity and beneficial in thyroid problem. 
7. Improves blood circulation.


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