Exercise-72: Shalabhasana (The locust pose)
- Lie on the stomach with hands under the thighs, palms facing downward.
- Stretch the legs and tense the arms.
- Raise the legs and abdomen as high as possible without bending the legs.
- Practice up to 5 times.
Breathing-
- Inhale deeply in the lying-down position.
- Retain the breath inside while raising the legs and abdomen.
- Exhale while returning to the starting position.
Concentration-
On the abdomen, lower back or heart.
Sequence-
Together with bhujangasana and dhanurasana.
Limitations-
This asana is not recommended for patients of peptic ulcer, hernia, intestinal tuberculosis or people with a weak heart.
Benefits-
- This asana tones and adjusts the functioning of the liver and other abdominal organs, especially the intestines, pancreas, and kidneys.
- It is very useful for relieving and eliminating diseases of the stomach and bowels, and it stimulates the appetite.
- It strengthens the lower spine and heart, and tones the sciatic nerves.
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