Setu Bandhasana

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:yoga
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Bridge_Pose
gptkbp:amendedBy clasping hands under back
use of yoga block under sacrum
gptkbp:benefit strengthens back muscles
improves blood circulation
stretches chest, neck, and spine
gptkbp:category reclining posture
backbend
gptkbp:contraindication back injury
neck injury
gptkbp:etymology Sanskrit: Setu (bridge), Bandha (lock), Asana (posture)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Setu Bandhasana
gptkbp:origin gptkb:India
gptkbp:performedAt yoga mat
gptkbp:prevention avoid turning head while in pose
gptkbp:requires bending knees
lying on back
lifting hips
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Hatha_Yoga
gptkb:Modern_Yoga
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Setu_Bandha
gptkb:Sarvangasana
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8