Bridge Pose
April 5, 2010 by admin
Filed under Christian Yoga Weekly Pose
Bridge
Step By Step
- Lie flat on back; bend knees and set feet parallel on mat as close to sitting bones as possible, hips width apart.
- Arms placed by the side palms facing down.
- Inhale and, pressing your inner feet and arms actively into the floor and lift hips.
- Lift buttocks until the thighs are about parallel to the floor. Knees should be directly over the heels.
- Lift chin slightly away from sternum and shoulders wrap around the spine as they press into the mat as the sides go long.
Benefits
- Stretches the chest, neck and spine.
- Calms the brain and helps alleviate stress and mild depression.
- Stimulates abdominal organs, lungs and thyroid.
- Rejuvenates tired legs.
- Improves digestion.
- Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause.
- Relieves menstrual discomfort when done supported.
- Reduces anxiety, fatigue, backache, headache and insomnia.
- Therapeutic for asthma, high blood pressure, osteoporosis and sinusitis.
This is an excerpt from our guide to self-care, Christian Yoga: Restoration for Body and Soul.
