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Yoga
Locust Pose/ Salabhasana
By FITTR
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PT0S
20 Jun 2022
2022-06-20T12:57:54.000Z
Preparation
This pose helps in toning and balancing the functioning of the liver, stomach, bowels, and other abdominal organs, tightening the muscles of the hips, strengthening the lower and upper back, improving posture & relieving stress. Let's look at the steps: Lie flat on the stomach with your legs straight, hands beside the thighs and forehead on the floor. This is the starting position.
Method
Step 1
Bring the palms under your thighs
Step 2
Inhales, and using the back muscles, raise both the legs as high as possible from behind, while keeping the knees straight
Step 3
Do not tilt or twist the pelvis, don't raise the forehead up
Step 4
Hold the pose for 5 breaths
Step 5
Exhale and slowly lower the legs to the floor
Step 6
Return to the starting position and relax the body with the head turned to the side
Step 7
Precautions: People with weak heart, coronary thrombosis, serious back or neck problems, high blood pressure, peptic ulcer, hernia, intestinal tuberculosis and other such conditions should not practise this pose.
