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Locust Posture (Shalabasana)

How to do Locust Posture (Shalabasana)


• Breathing in, raise the right leg up. Keep the leg straight and do not twist the hip.
• Hold and keep breathing.
• Breathing out, bring the right leg down.
• Repeat steps 3-5 with the left leg. Take 2-3 deep breaths.
• Breathing in, and with some momentum, lift both legs up, as high as possible, keeping the knees straight.
• Hold.
• Breathing out, bring the legs down, take the arms out from underneath, and rest.
• Repeat the above sequence with hands facing down in step 2.
 

Bene ts of the Locust Posture (Shalabasana)


• Increases exibility and strength of the entire back
• Strengthens shoulders and arms
• Tones the nerves and muscles especially in the neck and shoulders
• Massages and tones abdominal organs, and improves digestion
 
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Yoga practice helps develop the body and mind bringing a lot of health bene ts yet is not a substitute for medicine. It is important to learn and
practice yoga postures under the supervision of a trained Sri Sri Yoga teacher. In case of any medical condition, practice yoga postures after
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