Supported Bridge

Hold Time

3-5 minutes

Benefits

• Offers a nice stretch for your quadriceps
• Strengthens lower back muscles

Entering and Exiting the Pose

Enter: Come to your back, knees bent with your feet just within arms reach. Push down through your feet and tilt the pelvis up to the sky. Position a block right at your lower back. Keep your knees bent or straighten your knees for a deeper sensation.

Exit: Slowly lift your pelvis and gently remove the block. Lie on your back until you feel ready to move on.

Modifications

• Instead of feet to floor or stretched out, touch the soles of your feet together and lie in Reclined Butterfly
• Legs straight or bent

Contraindications

• Stop if you have lower back pain that is aggravated

Counter Poses

• Child's Pose