The bridge yoga pose, also known as setu bandha, is a backbend pose that’s meant to open your chest and stretch your thighs. In Sanskrit, setu means bridge, and bandha means lock.

Sequences that include the boat pose. Yoga typically occurs in sequences. You can do the boat pose in your custom sequence of poses, on its own, or as part of the Padma Sadhana sequence.

Butterfly pose muscles worked Butterfly pose in yoga mostly targets the muscles in your thighs and core. Here’s a breakdown of all the muscles butterfly pose works.

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To really tap into the grounding aspect of the pose, turn inward and pay attention to how you feel, says Aine Rock, an integrative health coach, yoga teacher, and breathwork healer.

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Originally published on Mar. 27, 2017These 10 poses are a complete yoga workout. Move slowly through each pose, remembering to breathe as you move. Pause after any pose you find challenging ...