{"id":276,"date":"2023-03-18T04:35:35","date_gmt":"2023-03-18T04:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/?p=276"},"modified":"2023-03-23T09:26:39","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T09:26:39","slug":"shalabhasana-locust-pose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/shalabhasana-locust-pose\/","title":{"rendered":"How many benefits do you know about Shalabhasana (Locust Pose) ?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shalabhasana (Locust Pose)<\/strong><\/p>\n

As with other yoga asanas, Shalabhasana means – \u2018Shalabha\u2019 means \u2018grasshopper\/ locust\u2019. \u2018Asana\u2019 means \u2018pose\u2019. It traces its etymology to Vedic texts. The Locust pose is a supine and back-bending asana. In the final pose, the practitioner looks like a locust or a grasshopper. It is in fact, one of the most popular poses, which everybody can do. Moreover, it is quite effective as a back-bending pose. If you are new to yoga, and not very flexible, in that case, you can start with the Shalabhasana.<\/p>\n

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How To Do It?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2981 You have to lie down on the yoga mat, on your belly. Keep both the arms beside your body. The palms should be facing downward.
\n\u2981 As you inhale, you have to lift the upper part of the body, from the chest and the legs, as well.
\n\u2981 As you lift the legs, ensure that they are straight and the hands are also straight and lifted.
\n\u2981 You have to support the entire weight of the body on the abdomen, pelvis, and lower ribs.
\n\u2981 You have to hold the position for some time.
\n\u2981 You can also try the asana, with one leg at a time.
\n\u2981 Slowly, return back to normal. Repeat the same for both the legs at least 4 to 5 times.<\/p>\n

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Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2981 If you practice this yoga asana on a regular basis, you will be able to strengthen the body.
\n\u2981 It is a great pose, that can stretch the shoulders, chest, belly, abdomen, and thighs.
\n\u2981 The practice of this asana also boosts the functioning of the nervous system. It stimulates the parasympathetic part as well.
\n\u2981 Your spine also gets an adequate stretch, and it also affects the sacral and lumbar region.
\n\u2981 By practicing this asana, you will be giving the bladder and prostate a good stretch.
\n\u2981 It also helps in burning fat and aids in weight loss.
\n\u2981 Practicing this asana, can also help in rectifying neck pain.
\n\u2981 Your menstruation-related issues will also be solved.<\/p>\n

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Contraindications<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2981 You must avoid the pose during pregnancy and menstruation.
\n\u2981 If you have Cardiac issues, you should avoid the pose.
\n\u2981 If you suffer from high blood pressure, you must also avoid this pose.
\n\u2981 People suffering from slipped disc, must avoid this pose.
\n\u2981 If you have issues with your appendix, you must avoid this pose.
\n\u2981 If you recently had any back or leg injury, then also you must avoid this pose.<\/p>\n

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