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 practice. Persons of any age can practice this asana.
Technique : Lie on the back. Bend 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. Practice this exercise four times a day in the beginning. Later, practice it six times a day.
Advantages :
(1) This asana cures the diseases of the loins and the thighs.
(2) 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.
(3) It expels excess of gases and cures indigestion.
(4) This asana makes the spine flexible and active.
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