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Yoga Exercise - Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)

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The Bridge Pose is also known as Setu Bandhasana which means construction of a bridge. It came from the words “setu” meaning bridge, “bandha” meaning lock, and “asana” meaning posture. Setu Bandhasana is effective in promoting relaxation and reducing stress. The legs and the hips do most of the work which helps in rejuvenating tired feet. The Shoulderstand, Plough and the Bridge are practiced by advanced students.

	STEP 1: Lie on your back with your knees bent, feet together. Keep your arms on your side, palms on the floor.
	STEP 2: Lift the hips towards the ceiling, keeping your feet and palms flat on the floor.
	STEP 3: Maintain your position in Step 2 and move your arms over your head.

If practiced, Setu Bandhasana tones the system by its effects on the spinal column. You can use props in doing this posture, like a chair, pillow, or anything to support your back or your legs as you stretch.

You should listen to your body if it can still do this exercise. Consult your doctor at all times.

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POSES OVERVIEW

These are all the Yoga Poses covered in this section:

1:	Cat Pose
2:	Triangle Pose
3:	Revolved Triangle Pose
4:	Crescent Moon Pose
5:	Warrior Pose I
6:	Warrior Pose II
7:	Warrior Pose III
8:	Wide-legged Forward Bend
9:	Chair Pose I
10:	Chair Pose II
11:	Standing Forward Bend
12:	Downward Facing Dog Pose
13:	Revolved Side Angle Pose
14:	Hands to Feet Pose
15:	Standing Side Stretch Pose
16:	Spread Leg Forward Fold
17:	Tree Pose
18:	Half Moon Pose
19	Sun Salutation Pose
20:	Spread Leg Forward Fold
21:	Hero Pose
22:	Lotus Pose
23:	Seated Forward Bend
24:	Child Pose
25:	Garland Pose
26:	Full Boat Pose
27:	Half Spinal Twist
28:	Sage Twist
29:	Leg Reclining Lunge
30:	Leg to Side Pose
31:	Leg Pulls
32:	Single Leg Raises
33:	Double Leg Raise
34:	Wind Relieving Pose
35:	Crane Pose
36:	Head Stand
37:	Shoulder Stand
38:	Plough Pose
39:	Hand Stand
40:	Bow Pose
41:	Wheel Pose
42:	Locust Pose
43:	Fish Pose
44:	Cobra Pose
45:	Dog Pose
46:	Bridge Pose
47:	Corpse Pose

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