Keep breathing normally. Stay in this position for six to eight seconds. After remaining in the raised up position for six to eight seconds, start lowering the hips towards the floor while still supporting the body weight on the palms, but do not let the body drop on the floor, bring it down slowly. When the hips, the waist and the back are on the floor put your palms on the floor on both sides of the body. After resting for a few seconds repeat the asana by following the same process as you did during the first round.
Daily practice Make four rounds daily during the first week.
During the second week and afterwards make a maximum of six rounds. Do not ever make more than six rounds in a single day. The main impact of Setubandha asana is on the spine and the hip joints. Those who have pain either in any part of the spine or in the hip joints are strongly advised to practise this asana. This asana also cures pain and corrects disorders of the shoulders joints, neck, arms and the palms.