bridge pose
Hip-lifting backbend
Bridge pose is a yoga position where you lie on your back with knees bent, feet flat on the floor, then lift your hips toward the ceiling while keeping shoulders grounded.
The body forms a bridge-like arch.
It strengthens the back, glutes, and thighs while opening the chest: Hold bridge pose for five breaths.
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
- backbendArching spine rearward
- hip openerMovement unlocking pelvic mobility
- glutesPosterior muscle group
- spineColumn of vertebrae
lower back · pelvic tilt · chest · shoulders · shoulder blades · mat · stretch · lift · arch · pelvis · core · strength · supported · block · restorative · lying · supine · thighs
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