Supported Bridge

You Should Feel

Gentle opening through your chest and front body. Support from the block. Release through your back. Restorative quality.

How to Get Into the Pose

• 1Lie on your back, knees bent, feet on ground
• 2Lift hips and place block under sacrum (lowest, medium, or highest height)
• 3Let your weight rest on the block
• 4Arms rest by sides (optional - interlace fingers behind the back, resting on the floor)
• 5Legs can stay bent or extend one at a time
• 6Shoulders and head stay grounded

Modifications

• •If low back is uncomfortable: Use lower block height or remove block
• •If neck is sensitive: Use small blanket under shoulders to protect neck
• •If too intense: Use lowest block height
• •To make more restorative: Stay longer, cover with blanket, use eye pillow