Bridge
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Instructions
Lie on the floor with knees bent.
Tuck the shoulders under your chest (i.e. pull the shoulder blades together) to lift and open the heart space
Tuck the tailbone forward to lengthen the lumbar spine
Don’t let the legs roll out — keep the thighs neutral or internally rotated.
Keep the neck long, spacious and relaxed — try not to over-stretch this area.
Place palms face-up to encourage an open chest, or gently rest the hands on the body to feel grounded and secure.
Modifications
Use block or bolster under sacrum.
Contraindications
Neck issues
Type of pose
Back bend
Parts of Body Benefited
Back
Legs