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No 2 - Bridge Pose Introduction The bridge pose is also known as Setubandhana. This yoga pose will invigorate your body and help in Benefits : making your back firm. --> It helps reduce pain in the lower and upper back --> This is an invigorating exercise to make your mind feel calm and stress-free --> This asana helps you stretch your chest and spine well --> It aids digestion and helps get rid of insomnia Steps to do : Step 1 : Roll a mat on the floor and lie flat on your back by folding your legs. Position - Look up at the sky and place your palms on the floor with your hands close to your body and keep your feet slightly apart. Step 2: Slowly start to lift your lower body up as much as you can and see to it that your body is like a bridge. Position - Let your arms and hands rest on the floor and avoid straining your neck too much. Step 3 : Try looking at your lower body and further try lifting your body up. Change the position of your hands and clasp them together. Stay in this position for 30 seconds to a minute. Precaution : The ones having a neck injury must avoid practising this yoga pose. NOVEMBER 2019 | WWW.WISHESH.NET