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[[File:Setu Bandha Sarvangasana.png|thumb|right|''Setu Bandha Sarvangasana'']]
'''Setu Bandha Sarvangasana''' <ref name="Setu Bandha Sarvangasana"/> is an Asana. It is translated as '''''Supported Bridge Pose''' from Sanskrit. The name of this pose comes from '''setu''' meaning '''bridge''', '''bandha''' meaning '''bound''', '''sarvanga''' meaning '''full body''', and '''asana''' meaning '''posture' from '' 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 while doing this pose if you have Stretches the chest, neck or any spinal injuries, as well a knee injuries.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 you practice this asana: * People who are suffering from a neck injury must either completely avoid this asana, or do it with a doctor’s permission under a certified yoga instructor.* Pregnant women may do this asana, 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 doctor’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="Setu Bandha SarvangasanaTechnique">[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://enwww.wikipediayogajournal.orgcom/wikiposes/Setubandhabridge-sarv%C4%81%E1%B9%85g%C4%81sana pose "wikipediaHealth 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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