Skip to main content
The Bridge Featured Image

Bridge

Emblem for the Earth Method of Internal Martial Art Practice

How to Perform the Posture

The Bridge is from a classic pose in Yoga. As you perform the Bridge Posture, pay attention to the connection of the body from the wrist to the ankles. The Bridge both opens the chest and stretches the hamstrings.

Start on your hands and knees with the hands beneath the shoulders and the knees beneath the hips.

Preparation posture for the Bridge.

Curl your toes under and then push up through your hands until your feet are flat on the floor. Hold the position for one to three minutes.

The Bridge posture.

Leave a Reply

More from the Earth Component

Feet Walking up a pile of books Featured Image.

Recommended Baguazhang Practice

The supplemental exercises presented in the Earth component of the Earth Dragon Canon method gives you all tools you need for a lifetime of healthy practice. Taking advantage of these tools and using them regularly is a responsibility you must take seriously.
Lying Bear Posture Featured Image

Lying Bear Posture

This posture will release the stress of the day, and I refer to it often. The idea is to release the tension in your lower back.
Crunches featured image.

Crunches

Here is another traditional exercise to strengthen your torso, and one of the most hated words in the English language, Crunches.