The Bridge
- Focus: Spine
- Level: Beginner
- Total Time: 30 to 60 seconds
- Indications: asthma, sinus problems; energizes thyroid, abdomen, lungs; relieves menstrual pain, menopause symptoms; prevent headaches
- Contraindications: neck injury
The Bridge
Note:
The bridge is great for many parts of your body but it primarily stretches out your spine, neck and chest. It can also energize your thyroid, abdomen and lungs. The bridge can help reenergize your legs, improve your digestion and can help prevent headaches, fatigue, insomnia and back pain. Many people who suffer from asthma, sinus problems, osteoporosis and high blood pressure find the bridge very soothing. Women often find it helpful in relieving menstrual pain and menopause symptoms. Warning: this pose can lead to neck injury if performed incorrectly.
Pose Instruction
- Lie down on the ground. You can place a blanket underneath your shoulders for support if you desire. Bend your knees and pull them as close to your sitting bones as you can.
- Breathe out as you press your feet and arms into the ground and push your tailbone up to activate your glutes before raising your hips off the ground.
- Your knees should remain directly above your feet. It may help to fold your hands under your pelvis and use your arms to support your shoulders.
- Move your knees away from your hips to lengthen your tailbone and bring your pubis up toward your belly button.
- Pull your chin away from your breastbone, tense your shoulder blades and press your sternum up.
- Remain in this position for up to 60 seconds, taking full, deliberate breaths. To release, exhale while slowly lowering your back and hips onto the ground.
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