Strength
Locust Pose
salabhasana
About the Pose
Locust Pose is a back-strengthening posture performed on the belly. It involves lifting the head, chest, arms, and legs off the floor, using the strength of the entire back body. It is an excellent preparation for deeper backbends.
How to Practice
- Lie on your stomach with your arms alongside your body, palms facing up. Rest your forehead on the mat.
- On an inhale, lift your head, chest, arms, and legs off the floor.
- Reach back through your fingertips and toes. Keep your neck long by gazing slightly forward and down.
Purpose & Benefits
- Strengthens the Back Body: Strengthens the muscles of the spine, buttocks, and backs of the arms and legs.
- Improves Posture: Fortifies the back muscles to support an upright posture.
- Stimulates Organs: Massages the abdominal organs.