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The Bridge Pose
The Bridge Pose is a simple yet
very effective pose to practice. It helps to promote a healthy flexible
spine while strengthening the legs and buttock muscles. It also
helps to stretch and stimulate the abdominal muscles and organs.
It aids in easing and stimulating
the mind and is a great way to reenergize if feeling tired.
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Instruction Table
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Lie on your back with
your legs bent, heels close to the buttocks, Feet pressing firmly
into the floor, hip width and parallel.
Your arms should be slightly out from your sides, the palms
of your hands pressing firmly into the floor. |
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Inhale, and with the exhale raise the hips
up by pushing strongly into the floor with your feet. Keep
the buttocks firm, and press the shoulders and arms into the
floor. Only go to the height that you are comfortable with.
Take a few nourishing breaths in this position, as you keep
opening the chest and lengthening the torso.
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Now bring your arms over your
head to the floor behind you. Keep lifting your buttocks away
from the floor, keeping them contracted, which will protect
the lower spine, and work softly with the breath, keeping
the head and neck relaxed.
This pose stretches the whole front of the body, and brings
mobility to the spine. Breathing is improved from the opening
of the ribcage and chest area.
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