Pose Name: Bridge Pose
Indian Name: Setu Bandhasana
Benefits:
• Strengthens the back muscles
• Relieves the tired back instantaneously
• Gives a good stretch to the chest, neck and spine
• Calms the brain, reducing anxiety, stress and depression
• Opens up the lungs and reduces thyroid problems
• Helps improve digestion
• Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause and menstrual pain
• Helpful in asthma, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and sinusitis
Precautions:
• Avoid doing this pose if you are suffering from neck and back injuries