Bridge pose yoga

  Bridge pose yoga is hard to do, those who have undergone brain, back, neck, shoulder or spinal surgery should avoid this posture completely. 

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Benefits

Stretches the chest, neck, and spine.

Calms the brain and helps alleviate stress and mild depression.

Stimulates abdominal organs, lungs, and thyroid.

Rejuvenates tired legs.

Improves digestion.

Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause.

Relieves menstrual discomfort when done supported.

* How to do

 On an inhalation, press the back of your shoulders and your feet into the floor and lift your hips up. Press the inner feet down actively and keep the knees from spreading out wide, by engaging the inner thighs. Lengthen your tailbone, slide your shoulder blades down your back and keep your neck neutral.