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Uttitastitibhujangasana - Bridge pose
By FITTR
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PT0S
20 Jun 2022
2022-06-20T12:57:50.000Z
Preparation
This pose Strengthens back, glutes, legs and ankles. Opens chest, heart and hip flexors. It also Stretches the chest, neck, shoulders and spine. Calms the body, alleviates stress and mild depression. Let's look at how it's done: Lie down flat on your back.
Method
Step 1
Now, gently bend your knees and place your feet on the ground hip-width apart
Step 2
Your knees should be in line with your ankles and the soles of your feet should be close to your buttocks
Step 3
Place your hands on the ground parallel to your body with your palms flat on the ground
Step 4
Inhale, lift your pelvis off the floor, pushing with your lower back and feet
Step 5
Try to touch your chin to your chest, without moving your head
Step 6
Tighten your buttocks and make sure that your thighs are parallel to each other
Step 7
Maintain the pose for as long as you comfortably can
Step 8
Now get down and lay flat on your back again
Step 9
Relax for a few seconds
Step 10
And that's how you do Uttitastitibhujangasana - Bridge pose
Step 11
Precautions: Avoid performing Bridge pose if you are suffering from Backache or have any back injury or a shoulder injury.
