When Yoga Pose Bridge (Setu Bandhasana) can be Dangerous

July 14, 2009 - PRLog -- The Yoga pose bridge is also known as setu bandhasana.

This yoga pose is a wonderful way to ease tension in the shoulders, upper and lower back. Tightness in the back and spine results from poor posture, stress and a sedentary lifestyle. The bridge pose can reverse the strain of sitting at a desk or computer all day. It will help to pull back the shoulders, which may tend to roll forward while sitting.

Unlike many backbends yoga pose, this pose can be hold for comparatively longer period of time without risking injury to the lower back, because the back is protected by the working of strong leg muscles.

This yoga pose strengthen the shoulders, buttocks and thighs, promoting flexibility of the spine. It strengthens arches of the feet, ankles, hamstrings (tendon behind the knee) and triceps (large muscle at the back of the upper arm) and it rejuvenates tired legs.

The bridge stretches the chest and the neck. It opens the heart and lungs, stimulates the abdominal organs and regulates the thyroid and endocrine system. It increases blood circulation.

Although the bridge posture is considered as safe, however there are few health conditions under which this pose should not be practice or should be only practiced under the guidance of experienced yoga trainer.

The same yoga pose can be beneficial for some people however it can be dangerous for others if precautions are not taken or previous health conditions are not taken into consideration while performing this pose.

Following are some of the conditions when yoga pose the bridge can be avoided.

1) In case of problem with knees, one needs to be careful as this yoga pose places a lot of stresses on the knees.

2) In case of neck, shoulder or spinal injury this pose should be avoided or practiced under careful supervision.

3) This pose is not advised in the last trimester of a pregnancy (6–9 months).

Caution: Always check with your doctor if you have any doubts or concerns regarding the suitability of this pose for you. By ignoring the precautions you put your health at risk.
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