Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
A gentle backbend that strengthens the posterior chain and opens the chest. An accessible backbend and excellent preparation for Wheel Pose.
Strengthens glutes, hamstrings and back, opens chest and hip flexors, calms the nervous system, therapeutic for back pain.
Lie on back, bend knees with feet flat hip-width apart. Press feet into mat, lift hips toward ceiling. Roll shoulders under and clasp hands. Hold 30-60 seconds or lift and lower dynamically.