International Yoga Day 2020: How To Do Setu Bandhasana, The Bridge Pose

If you are a yoga enthusiast, you are surely aware of one of the most common yoga asanas for beginners, Setu Bandhasana or the bridge pose. The final position of this asana resembles a bridge as your chest, hips, waist and legs are stretched in such a way. Unlike other asanas, the bridge pose looks difficult to perform, but the fun fact is, it makes you feel extremely relaxed and stretched while performing this. Beginners can perform this yoga asana to get acquainted with yoga practices.

Khuahhish Sharma, who is a yoga expert with Tata Sky Fitness, shares her views on Setu Bandhasana. She says, "While doing the steps you will observe that your frontal body lengthens. This posture is very good for the health of your heart and heart chakra. Setu Bandhasan makes your spine stronger and more flexible. It is especially beneficial for people who have kyphosis (spinal disorder) and thyroid because it directly affects your thyroid glands. It is also beneficial for people suffering from blood pressure issues since this yoga asana balances blood pressure. Also, pregnant women and people suffering from severe neck pain should avoid doing Setu Bandhasan."

Tutorial On Setu Bandhasana Or The Bridge Pose

Make sure you are aware of the precautions before performing this yogasana. You must keep your bowels and stomach empty before performing this. Also, it is recommended to eat your meals at least before 5 hours of your yoga session. To get you started, here's an easy tutorial for you from Khuahhish Sharma.

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Setu Bandhasana performed by Tata Sky Fitness Yoga Expert Khuahhish Sharma. She takes us through the steps to doing this asana, and also shares its benefits. @tataskyofficial #yoga #internationalyogaday #yogaday #fitness #setubandhasana

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Health Benefits Of Setu Bandhasana Or The Bridge Pose

As this amazing yogasana focuses on your hips, chest, thighs and waistline, it has multiple benefits for your entire body. Take a look:

1. It promotes your respiratory health and is beneficial if you are suffering from respiration issues like asthma.

2. It promotes better digestion and avoids gas formation.

3. It eases menstrual cramps.

4. It tones your spine, posture and waistline.

5. It strengthens your thigh muscles and tones your legs.

Master the Setu Bandhasana and make the most of its enormous benefits.

(Also read: How To Do Vriksasana, The Tree Pose: A Standing Asana For Balance)