Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Salabhasana (locust pose)


When the body ,mind and soul rejoice together....

Introduction 

Salabhasana is also known as grasshopper pose or locust pose. In Sanskrit the word "salabh" means grasshopper and Asana means posture.
It has two variations.
-Ardha salabhasana.
-Purna salabhasana.

How to do

Lay on your stomach,keep the hands on the side. Raise the forehead and the chest from the ground/mat.Raise the inner thighs to lift up the legs and raise the hands too. Hold it for few minutes.

Benefits

-It stretches shoulders,thorax,navel,thigh.
-It helps in increasing strengthening the back muscles and the neck muscles , helps in repairing any neck defects, but those who suffering from acute back pain and slip disc should avoid this pose.
-It reduces and tones abdominal fat.
-It helps to decrease constipation.


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