{"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":"<p><strong>Shalabhasana (Locust Pose)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As with other yoga asanas, Shalabhasana means &#8211; \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<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_278\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-278\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-278\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/download-17.jpg?resize=300%2C163&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Yoga TTC in Rishikesh\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/download-17.jpg?resize=300%2C163&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/download-17.jpg?w=304&amp;ssl=1 304w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-278\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><em>yoga retreat in Rishikesh<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>How To Do It?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\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.<br \/>\n\u2981 As you inhale, you have to lift the upper part of the body, from the chest and the legs, as well.<br \/>\n\u2981 As you lift the legs, ensure that they are straight and the hands are also straight and lifted.<br \/>\n\u2981 You have to support the entire weight of the body on the abdomen, pelvis, and lower ribs.<br \/>\n\u2981 You have to hold the position for some time.<br \/>\n\u2981 You can also try the asana, with one leg at a time.<br \/>\n\u2981 Slowly, return back to normal. Repeat the same for both the legs at least 4 to 5 times.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2981 If you practice this yoga asana on a regular basis, you will be able to strengthen the body.<br \/>\n\u2981 It is a great pose, that can stretch the shoulders, chest, belly, abdomen, and thighs.<br \/>\n\u2981 The practice of this asana also boosts the functioning of the nervous system. It stimulates the parasympathetic part as well.<br \/>\n\u2981 Your spine also gets an adequate stretch, and it also affects the sacral and lumbar region.<br \/>\n\u2981 By practicing this asana, you will be giving the bladder and prostate a good stretch.<br \/>\n\u2981 It also helps in burning fat and aids in weight loss.<br \/>\n\u2981 Practicing this asana, can also help in rectifying neck pain.<br \/>\n\u2981 Your menstruation-related issues will also be solved.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contraindications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2981 You must avoid the pose during pregnancy and menstruation.<br \/>\n\u2981 If you have Cardiac issues, you should avoid the pose.<br \/>\n\u2981 If you suffer from high blood pressure, you must also avoid this pose.<br \/>\n\u2981 People suffering from slipped disc, must avoid this pose.<br \/>\n\u2981 If you have issues with your appendix, you must avoid this pose.<br \/>\n\u2981 If you recently had any back or leg injury, then also you must avoid this pose.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Our courses are :- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/200-hour-yoga-ttc-rishikesh-india.php\">200 hour yoga teacher training in rishikesh<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/300-hour-yoga-ttc-rishikesh-india.php\">300 hour yoga teacher training in rishikesh<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/6-days-yoga-retreats-in-rishikesh.php\">yoga retreat in rishikesh<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yoga\">wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shalabhasana (Locust Pose) As with other yoga asanas, Shalabhasana means &#8211; \u2018Shalabha\u2019 means \u2018grasshopper\/ locust\u2019. \u2018Asana\u2019 means \u2018pose\u2019. 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