How to make Salabhasana

Salabhasana

In Sanskrit salabha “locust”. When this pose is demonstrated, it resembles a locust.

Hence the name salabhasana.

 

TECHNIQUE:

1. Lie on the ground face downwards.

2. Keep the hands underneath the belly and the fingers should be closed.

3. Keep the chin on the floor.

4. Keep both legs fully extended and straight.

5. Sfitten the whole body and raise both the legs in the air.

6. Lift up the legs, thighs and lower portion of the abdomen as shown in the picture.

Breathing:

Breathing should be normal in the final position. Should not hold the breath. In the

beginning stage the practitioner will automatically hold the breath without their knowledge. Doesn’t matter/ by regular practice they can keep the position in normal breathing. Deep breathing must be taken after relaxing this asana.

Timings:

This asana can be done for 10 to 20 seconds according to the practitioner’s capacity. 2 or

3 times can be done.

Benefits:

Doing salabhasana 3 times is equivalent to a one and half km walk.

Salabhasana develops the lower half of the body and the lower extremities also. It tones

the muscles of the abdomen, thigh and legs. It relieves constipation. It tones the abdominal

organs viz. liver, pancreas, kidneys etc., it cures sluggishness of liver and hunch back, and the lumbosacral are toned up.