You might be reading this as I’m panicking through the sign-up process for the Dumbo Double Dare. Wish me luck!
We’ve been doing a lot of bridge pose in my yoga classes lately. Personally, I love bridge pose (Sanskrit: Setu Bandha Sarvangasana). It makes me feel somewhat flexible. 🙂 You can also do a full back bend (Wheel Pose or Urdhva Dhanurasana) as a variation of bridge–after warming up, of course, and if it’s in your practice. Remember, do not force yourself into any poses. Specifically, if it hurts, come out of the pose.
![Strike a [Yoga] Pose: Bridge Pose](https://i0.wp.com/frenchfryrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Strike-a-pose-bridge.png?ssl=1)
According to Yoga Journal, this asana has quite a few benefits, from alleviating menstrual cramps to improving digestion. Here’s a great video that shows you how to do the bridge pose. Enjoy!
Bridge Pose | Yoga With Adriene from Yoga With Adriene on YouTube.
Other Resources about Bridge/Wheel Pose
- Yoga Journal general info
- Kathryn Budig Challenge Pose: Upward-Facing Bow (Wheel)
- Full Wheel Back Bend Alignment, Sadie Nardini (Video)
- Yoga with Adriene sequences that include bridge pose
Other “Strike a [Yoga] Pose” Posts
p.s. I love Adriene’s “Foundations of Yoga” series on her blog. Check it out!
Is Bridge Pose in your practice? How about Wheel Pose?
What’s Your Favorite yoga pose?
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I love bridge pose and I can do wheel for a few seconds, but working on it!
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I’m still working on getting up in wheel again. I used to be able to do it, but I didn’t practice yoga for a while and lost the ability. That’s why we’re taking the leap! 🙂
Awww another Yoga with Adriene lover. YAY!! I am a huge fan. She has transformed my at-home yoga practice for the past year. Much love!
I just love her style. She and Erin Motz (Bad Yogi) are my favorites.
I need more to get more yoga in my life. I love the name of your blog! 🙂
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Thank you! I recently began practicing more regularly, and it’s been amazing. Good luck adding in more yoga!
Whitney, that pose looks heavenly! Thanks for all the great resources. I can’t wait to get back to the gym after surgery. Oi, it’s killin’ me!!! But, perhaps it will make me even more grateful. : )
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I love your positive attitude! 🙂 I wish you the best recovery. Thank you for being you!
Bridge pose is one of my favorites! 😀 I need to incorporate this into my daily living!
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Isn’t it great? I love it!
Love all things yoga right now! I did wheel pose this week for the first time in a very long time. #surprisedmyself 🙂
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I’m loving it too! Way to go on wheel pose! That’s a tough one. I actually did camel pose today without feeling faint. Little triumphs are awesome.