Bridge Pose

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:yoga
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
gptkbp:amendedBy keep arms at sides
use yoga block under sacrum
gptkbp:benefit improves digestion
stretches chest
stretches spine
strengthens back muscles
stretches neck
gptkbp:category reclining posture
backbend
gptkbp:contraindication shoulder injury
back injury
neck injury
gptkbp:difficulty beginner
gptkbp:etymology Anga means limb
Bandha means lock
Sarva means all
Setu means bridge
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bridge Pose
gptkbp:nameInSanskrit Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Hatha_yoga
modern yoga
gptkbp:performedAt yoga mat
gptkbp:requires supine position
gptkbp:step lie on back
bend knees
lift hips upward
clasp hands under back
hold position
place feet flat on floor
release and lower hips
gptkbp:usedFor relaxation
reduces anxiety
improves circulation
stimulates abdominal organs
improves posture
relieves back pain
alleviates menstrual discomfort
energizes body
preparation for backbends
relieves headache
therapeutic for mild depression
therapeutic for stress
gptkbp:yogaStyle gptkb:Hatha_Yoga
gptkb:Iyengar_Yoga
gptkb:Vinyasa_Yoga
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Setu_Bandha
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8