“When this pose is demonstrated, it resembles a locust. Hence the name Salabha, a locust. Among the 12 basic Hatha yoga postures, Locust Pose (Salabhasana) is the seventh of them. It is also the second of the three exercises for strengthening the back. ‘Shalabha’ is a Sanskrit term which means ‘grasshopper’ or ‘locust’.
Steps:
1)To begin this pose, you should come to the lying position with your belly on the floor. Keep your arms at the sides of your torso, forehead resting on the ground, and your palms up. Your big toes should be turned inward so that your thighs are rotated. Keep your buttocks firm so that your coccyx is pressed to the pubis.
2) Breathe out and raise your head, legs, arms, and upper torso away from the ground. You will be resting on your front pelvis, belly, and lower ribs. Make sure that your buttocks are firm and stretch out your legs. Let the big toes remain turned toward each other.
3) Raise your arms so that they come parallel to the ground and actively stretch them backwards. Imagine there is a weight pushing down on your upper arms and push up against this resistance. Your scapulas (shoulder blades) should be pressed into your back.
4) Look either directly forward or a little upward and be careful not to push your chin forward or put pressure on the nape of your neck. The base of your skull should be lifted and the back of your neck should be kept long.
5) Remain in this pose for 30 seconds to a minute and release with an exhalation. You can take a few breaths and perform the steps 2 to 3 more times if you feel like it.
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