Bridge

• Begin with the arms close to the body.
• Push up with the feet into the floor, press the thighs forward and press the backs of the arms into the floor.
• Push the tailbone up, firming but not clenching the glutes as you lift them up.
• Tuck the shoulders
• Hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Bridge opens the root (muladhara) chakra. As you advance into the pose the heart (anahata)chakra will open as the chest lifts as well.