(Supported Bridge)
This supported pose is a restorative version of active bridge pose. Its many benefits include:
- opens the chest, lungs and shoulders
- stretches the belly
- calms and soothes the mind (helps combat depression)
- rests the heart muscles
- relieves eye or ear ailments, headaches, nervous exhaustion
- improves digestion
Keep these instructions in mind next time you recline into supported setu bandha sarvangasana
Props: bolster, strap, block
- Place feet on block at wall
- Secure internal rotation of femurs with strap at mid-thigh
- Recline hips and spine on bolster; adjust bolster so that bottom tips of shoulder blades drape over edge of bolster and shoulders touch the floor
- Bend arms at 90 degrees like a goal post
- Close your eyes and enjoy for 5 minutes or more!