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Easy Bridge Pose III/ eka pada setu bandhasana

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20 Jun 2022

2022-06-20T12:57:53.000Z

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Preparation

This pose helps in strengthening the core and legs muscles, has a slimming effect on thighs and hips, stimulates the abdominal organs, colon, lungs and thyroid glands, improves digestion and rejuvenates tired legs. Let's check out the steps: Lie down on your back with your hands beside the hips, palms facing downwards This is the starting position.

Method

Step 1

Bend the knees, placing the soles of the feet flat on the floor

Step 2

The feet and knees may be hip width apart

Step 3

Inhale, raise the hips, heels and left leg up, arch the back upward

Step 4

Form a straight line from the shoulders to the bent knee

Step 5

Raise the chest and navel and high as possible without straining, pushing the chest up towards the chin and head

Step 6

In the final position, the body is supported by the head, neck, shoulders, arms and toes of the right foot

Step 7

Hold the pose for 5 breaths

Step 8

Exhale, lower the left leg and the rest of the body to the starting position Repeat on the other side

Step 9

Precautions: People suffering from peptic or duodenal ulcers, abdominal hernia or neck injuries should not practice this pose.

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