Bridge Pose
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
Supine · Beginner
Bridge Pose is a gentle backbend from your back that strengthens the glutes and legs and opens the chest and hips.
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What to Pay Attention To
- Press through your feet and keep your knees hip-width apart.
- Lift your hips from your legs and glutes, not by pushing into your neck.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Letting the knees splay out to the sides
- Turning the head while the hips are lifted
- Pushing the hips up by over-arching the lower back
Practice Bridge Pose in a Flow
You can also generate a yoga flow around your own level, style, and goals.
Related Yoga Poses
This guide is general information, not medical advice. Stop if you feel pain, and check with a healthcare professional if you have an injury, a health condition, or are pregnant.