Can You Do Backbend like Ananya Panday?

Ananya Panday is working on her fitness levels these days and her social media is the proof. In an Instagram post shared by Anushka Yoga, known to be frequented by many Bollywood celebs, the 22-year-old actor is seen doing the Bridge yoga pose with a block supporting her back.

“Blocks are truly your best friend when you’re trying to understand alignment and get deeper into postures. Even advanced practitioners find blocks useful to explore the asana anatomy or use them for deep relaxation,”  captioned Anshuka Yoga alongside the post.

 

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Bridge pose is also known as Setu Bandha Sarvangasana and is a backbend asana in hatha yoga. It stretches the spine, neck, and chest, stimulates abdominal organs, lungs, and thyroid, and rejuvenates the body by reducing fatigue or anxiety. 

Check out how to do Bridge pose:

• Lie flat on your back with your knees bent, and your feet flat and parallel to the floor.
• Take your arms up and overhead so that the back of your hands are on the floor.
• Then, press down your feet and shoulders and slowly try lifting up your hips. 
• Hold the position for 30 seconds to one minute. Release with an exhalation and return to the starting position.