How To Do the Bridge Pose

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Worried that something called the "bridge pose" will leave parts of you trussed up, arched over, and suspended in midair? Well, yes it will—but eventually you'll love every second of it.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Comfortable clothing suitable for stretching and moving
A calm place where you won't be distracted or disturbed
A yoga mat or folded blanket
A block

Step 1: Lie on back

Lie on your back with your knees bent and pointing straight up, with your feet close to your butt. Your feet should be parallel to each other and the same distance apart as your knees (about 6").

Step 2: Lift hips

Press down with your feet to help lift your hips up off the ground. Your feet, arms, shoulders, and head should remain on the ground.

Tip: Your knees may want to drift away from each other—keep them over your feet by rotating your thighs inward just a little, or squeeze a block between them.

Step 3: Interlace fingers

You could stay here, leaving your arms relaxed, or if you want to go one step further, clasp your hands underneath your back, interlacing your fingers. Use the leverage this gives you to lift a little higher.

Tip: Only lift to a point where your lower back remains relaxed.

Step 4: Hold pose

Stay and breathe in this pose. Focus on expanding the chest as you inhale, and scooping in your belly as you exhale.

Step 5: Release pose

To release the pose, unclasp your hands and simply lower your hips to the mat. Probably easier than imitating a ferry, right?

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[johnalt16]

lol wtf?

[TheCherokeecat]

I like it but I can do it better

[alexcia123]

i buy blocks from cubemart

[kehhvin]

kinda gay

[Kuroneko822]

It strengthens and tones the lower back and thighs.

[CommanderCody88]

backmuscles?

[ItsMeAdriana]

this bridge pose is yoga. it's not the same as a backbend

[briant2828]

seriously i looked at it again and i dont know what its supposed to do for a person

[xteachingmurderx]

lol

[00393409721081]

Please: if I am wrong, explain me. I'm open-minded :P

[00393409721081]

If THAT's the "Bridge pose", looks like it's an absolutely USELESS pose. What are you supposed to feel/do? What is it supposed to do/change? If it works even a little, it must be PLACEBO effect.