Locust Pose
Sanskrit Name: Salabhasana
Challenge Level: Medium
Locust pose is a simple backbending posture that builds strength in the back of the body. It provides a foundation pose for some of the more advanced backbending postures. In this posture, which begins lying face down on the belly, the arms and legs are held straight and point backwards, and the head, shoulders and legs are lifted so that the belly presses into the ground.
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Backbend Yoga Poses
Our spines are an incredible combination of strength and flexibility. Strong bones and large muscles give us structure and protect sensitive nerves, while flexible ligaments and tendons allow the spine to move in all different planes. With regular backbends we can help to protect this wonderful balance by increasing mobility while strengthening the supporting muscles around the skeleton.