Setubandhasana Bridge Pose:
Setu means bridge; bandha means formation or construction. In this asana, the body is arched as if to form a bridge. So this asana is called Setubandhasana. This asana is very easy to practise. Persons of any age can practise this asana.How to do setubandhasana Bridge Yoga Posture:
Lie on the back. Bend both the knees. Raise the loins and the thighs upward. Keep the back of the head, the neck and the shoulders firmly on the floor. Breathe normally. Remain in this position for six to eight seconds. Then take some rest and repeat the exercise. Practise this exercise four times a day in the beginning. Later, practise it six times a day.Health Benefits of setubandhasana Bridge Yoga Posture:
- This asana cures the diseases of the loins and the thighs.
- It gives exercise to the shoulders, the neck, the elbows and the hands. The constant practice of this asana strengthens these parts of the body.
- It expels excess of gases and cures indigestion.
- This asana makes the spine flexible and active.
Sitting Supine Yoga Postures
Shavasana Corpse Pose Meditation Yoga Posture
Shavasana is also called"Mrutasana". This asana is very useful for meditation, Pranayama, Japa, etc. This asana should precede other asanas.
Yoga Ekapada Uttanasana One Standing Forward Bend Posture
This asana gives sufficient exercise to the abdominal muscles. This asana is to be performed with one leg at a time and then changing it to the other leg.
Breath Uttanapadasana Yoga Posture
This asana is very useful for removing the excess fat of the body. It is like Ekapada Uttanasana with the variation that in Uttanapadasana both the legs are to be lifted and lowered together.
Ardha pavanamuktasana
As its name suggests, this asana gives relief from excess wind in the belly. This asana can be performed by raising one leg or both the legs.
Tolangulasana Pose
When this asana is performed, the body takes the shape of scales. So it is called Tolangulasana.
Ardha Matsyasana Fish Yoga
This asana is known as Matsyasana because in this asana, with the help of Plavini Pranayama, one can float on the su rface of water, Iike a fish. "Matsya"is the Sanskrit word for fish.
Skandha katiasana
This asana is very beneficial to the waist and the abdo¬men. It is a bit difficult to practise but with continuous and regular practice, one will be able to practise it with ease.
Pranayama Suptabhadrasana Yoga
This asana is also called "Suptagorakshasana". Japa, Pranayama, Dhyana (Meditation) and other activities can be performed easily in this asana. This can be performed in two different postures.
Viparitakarani Mudra(Vilomasana) Legs-up-the-Wall Yoga Meditation
Mudras are the developed forms of asanas. Holding the body irl particular postures in order to control the sense organs is of prime importance in asanas, whereas in Mudras, main thrust is given on Pra
shoulder stand sarvangasana
This is one of the most important asanas. Sarvangasana literally means "all parts pose". When this asana is practised, all the parts of the body are exercised. So it is called Sarvangasana.
Parsva Halasana Plow Pose
Halasana is so named because the posture assumed in doing this asana resembles a plough, for which Hala is the Sanskrit word.
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While performing this asana, the body takes the shape of a frog. So this asana is called Mandukasana.
When Shalabhasana is practiced with both the legs raised together, it is called "Puma Shalabhasana". There are two variations of this posture. Below both the variations are explained.
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