Bridge – Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
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Also called Half Wheel.
Benefits
Strengthens back, spine
Stretches chest and spine
Stimulates Thyroid gland, abdominal organs
Improves digestion
Reduces fatigue, anxiety, stress, headache and insomnia
Contraindications
Neck injury
Tips and Pointers
Keep your knees directly over your heels.
Modifications
Easier: Use a block, place it under sacrum and let your sacrum rest on the block.
Advance: Try lifting one leg at a time to the ceiling.
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