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[[File:Setu BandhasanaBandha Sarvangasana.jpegpng|thumb|right|''Setu Bandha Sarvangasana'']]
'''Setu Bandha Sarvangasana''' is an Asana. It is translated as '''''Supported Bridge Pose''' from Sanskrit. The name of this pose comes from '''setu'''meaning ' from ''bridge''', '''bandha''' meaning '''bound''', '''sarvanga''' meaning '''full body''', and '''asana''' meaning '''posture''' or '''Sanskritseat'''.
== Benefits Technique in pictures/animation== #It strengthens the leg and glute muscles.#Increases the spinal flexibility.#Opens up the chest and front shoulders.
==Effects==*Be careful Stretches the chest, neck, and spine* Calms the brain and helps alleviate stress and mild depression* Stimulates abdominal organs, lungs, and thyroid* Rejuvenates tired legs* Improves digestion* Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause* Relieves menstrual discomfort when done supported* Reduces anxiety, fatigue, backache, headache, and insomnia* Therapeutic for asthma, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and sinusitis<ref name="Effects"/> ==Related Asanas==* [[Bhujangasana]]* [[Virasana]]* [[Adho Mukha Svanasana]] ==Special requisites==These are some points of caution you must keep in mind while doing you practice this pose if you have asana: * People who are suffering from a neck injury must either completely avoid this asana, or any spinal injuriesdo it with a doctor’s permission under a certified yoga instructor.* Pregnant women may do this asana, as well but not to the full capacity. They must do it under the guidance of a yoga expert. If they are in their third trimester, they must do this asana with a knee injuriesdoctor’s consent.* If you have back problems, you must avoid this asana. ==Initial practice notes==Beginners must keep in mind that when they roll their shoulders underneath, they must not pull them away forcefully from the ears. This will tend to overstretch their necks.<ref name="Initial practice notes"/> ==References== <references> <ref name="Technique">[http://www.yogaschoolblog.com/steps-bridge-bandha-sarvangasana-benefits/ "Methodology"]</ref> <ref name="Initial practice notes">[http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/setu-bandh-bridge-pose/#Beginner’sTips "Beginers tips"]</ref> <ref name="Effects">[https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/bridge-pose "Health benefits"]</ref> </references> ==External Links==* [https://www.womenfitness.net/setu-bandha-sarvangasana/ Setu Bandha Sarvangasana onwomenfitness.net]* [https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/bridge-pose Setu Bandha Sarvangasana on yogajournal.com]* [http://yoga.ygoy.com/2009/11/04/setu-bandha-sarvangasana-and-its-benefits/ Setu Bandha Sarvangasana on yoga.ygoy.com]
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