Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)

Setu means bridge; bandha means formation or construction. In this asana, the body is arched as if to form a bridge. So this asana is called Setu Bandhasana. This asana is very easy to practice. Persons of any age can practice this asana. 

Procedure for Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose):

• Lie on the back. Bend both the knees.
• Raise the loins and the thighs upward.
• Keep the back of the head, the neck and the shoulders firmly on the floor. Breathe normally. Remain in this position for six to eight seconds.
• Then take some rest and repeat the exercise.
• Practise this exercise four times a day in the beginning. Later, practise it six times a day.

Advantages of Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose):

• This asana cures the diseases of the loins and the thighs.
• It gives exercise to the shoulders, the neck, the elbows and the hands. The constant practise of this asana strengthens these parts of the body.
• It expels excess of gases and cures indigestion.
• This asana makes the spine flexible and active.

Therapeutics:

• Weight Loss
• Constipation
• Backache
• Rheumatism
• Varicose veins
• Digestive disorders

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