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Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

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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" or "seat".


Benefits

  1. It strengthens the leg and glute muscles.
  2. Increases the spinal flexibility.
  3. Opens up the chest and front shoulders.


Cautions

  • Be careful while doing this pose if you have neck or any spinal injuries, as well a knee injuries.