Bridge pose


This pose opens the chest, heart, and shoulders, and can reduce any anxiety you may be having.

  • Lie on your back on the floor. Your knees should be bent, and your feet should be on the floor.
  • Extend your arms. Your palms should be flat on the floor.
  • Lift your pelvic region upward. Your torso should follow. Your shoulders and head should remain on the floor.
  • Make sure your thighs and feet remain parallel. Your weight should be distributed evenly.
  • Hold this position for up to one minute.


To release this pose, you should slowly drop your torso and pelvic region down onto the floor. Allow your knees to sink downward until you’re laying flat on the floor. From there, you should slowly rise into an upright position.