Locust pose

Wellness Wednesday 54: Locust Pose / Salabhasana

Benefits:

Strengthens entire back of body.

Stretches the front of the body.

Can help relieve stress.

Foundation & General Alignment:

Start laying on stomach, hands are flat on ground by your side, and tops of feet are flat on ground with toes pressing into the ground.

Either at the same time, or one after the other: lift both arms and legs.

Keep front of body engaged.

Salabhasana / Locust

Benefits:

• Strengthens entire back of body (back, legs, arms, shoulders)
• Great chest opener as well as abdominal strengthener.

Foundation & General Alignment:

• Low belly, legs and feet are on the floor.
• Press down through the toes.
• Both belly and butt are toned, make sure butt is not gripping.
• Shoulder blades hug back of rips to help open the chest.
• Natural curve in the neck.

Common Problems: