Yoga Anatomy

The action in the arms is also the foundation for salamba sarvangasana (page 190) and
viparita karani (page 196); the action in the hips and legs is the same as for lifting into
urdhva dhanurasana (page 249).
All in all, considering the many muscle actions that must be balanced for this pose to
work, sustaining this basic posture actually requires a high degree of coordination.

Breathing

This position offers the opportunity to experience all three bandhas: the lower abdominal
action of mula bandha, the opening at the base of the rib cage (supported by the hand
position) of uddiyana bandha, and the chin lock associated with cervical flexion known as
jalandhara bandha.

Setu Bandhasana Variation

Dwi Pada Pitham

Two-Legged Table

dvee PA-da PEET-ham

dwi = two; pada = feet; pitham = stool, seat, chair, bench

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Quadriceps

Tibialis

anterior

Hamstrings

Gluteus maximusDeltoid

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Classification

Symmetrical supine vinyasa

Setu Bandhasana (continued)

Exhalation.

Inhalation.