Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana)

Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) 

Benefits: Strengthens several muscles groups, including the hamstrings, lower back, lower abdominals, gluteus and inner thighmuscles while stretching the muscles of the chest. Internal rotation of the thighs helps to open the lower back.

*Practice this pose to prevent back pain and support healthy posture. 

Common misalignments and suggestions: Be sure to keep the outer edges of the feet parallel to the edges of the mat and the knees directed straight forward, not bowing out to the sides. You might think of drawing the knees and shins towards each other, while rolling the inner thighs downwards towards the floor.