Shalabhasana (Grass Hooper or locust Posture)

Shalabh means Grass Hooper. The posture of a Shalabhasana practitioner resembles to a Grass Hooper (a green small insect) who has long and slanted legs as two sides of a triangle, hence the name.

1. Lay down on Stomach, and straighten legs full length.

2. Bring palms below thighs facing to it.

3. Now with deep inhalation lift your left leg from hip joint as center to possible height without bending.

4. Also raise your chin by an inch or two from floor.

5. Make face and eye sight forward, remain in this posture for a few seconds and return to normal lying position with exhalation.

6. Pause and relax for some moments and perform in the same way with right leg up.

7. Again pause and relax for some moments and perform with both (joined) legs up.

8. Relax in Crocodile Posture for a minute.

9. Normalize your breathing and heart beat.

Benefits of Shalabhasana (Grass Hooper or locust Posture) – Ideal Posture for over coming backache and obesity problems. It reduces extra fat from thighs and hips. Improves digestion system and removes constipation. It is also helpful in sciatica and spinal problems. Practice of Shalabhasana makes spine stronger and flexible. With increased fresh blood supply to face, improves face complexion and beauty. Perform to capacity, avoid overworks.