SHALBHASANA

The meaning of “shalbha” is locust in Sanskrit. In the final position f this asana, body resembles the shape of locust.

Technique:

• Lie down on your abdomen with legs extended and place the palms below thighs, chin on the ground.
• The feet should be joined together.
• Inhale and raise your legs together above the ground.
• Make sure that body from waist to the feet should be straight.
• Maintain the position for sometime while exhaling come down to the original position.

Benefits:

• Shalbhasana stimulates autonomic nervous system, particularly the parasympathetic outflow.
• It gives gentle massaging effect to pelvic and abdominal organs.
• It is helpful for lower back pain, thyroid problems, neck pain.
• Relieves constipation and improves digestion.
• Improves eye sight by enhancing the blood circulation.

Caution:

• Since Shalbhasana creates  high intra - abdominal pressure the practitioners are advised to practice to the possible extent.