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Bridge Pose
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Lie on your back. Bend your knees so that your feet are flat on the floor near your buttocks. Keep your feet close together, hip width apart maximum. Keep your feet perfectly parallel. On an exhale, keeping your neck and shoulders soft, slowly lift your hips off the floor. Squeeze your buttocks so that the low back lengthens. Squeeze your knees towards each other. As your hold the posture, continue to lift your hips, back, and chest as high as possible. Breathe into the openness of your chest. Relax your eyes and face. Slowly roll down on an exhale. Spine is given a backward movement. Removes strain on neck. Relieves depression, stress, headaches. Benefits digestion. |
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DISCLAIMER: Not all of the yoga instruction is suitable to everyone. To reduce the risk of injury, please consult your doctor before beginning this or any other exercise program. Use your own discretion when performing these postures. Work at your own level and explore your own limits. The instructions and advise presented are in no way intended as a subsitute for medical care. |
