Supported Bridge

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Instructions

  • Begin on your back with knees bent and soles of the feet flat on the floor.

  • Extend arms on the floor and reach fingers toward heels.

  • Keep feet parallel. 

  • Press down into your feet and lift hips off the floor.

  • Slide yoga block under your back directly under your sacrum. Your arms can stay by your side on the floor.

  • Stay for several minutes.

Modifications

  • N/A

Contraindications

  • Lower back issues

Type of pose

  • Restorative

Parts of Body Benefited

  • Back

  • Heart opening

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