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[[File:Salabhasana.png|thumb|right|''Salabhasana'']]
'''Locus Pose''' '''Salabhasana'''is a simple backbend that strengthens the entire back of your body, from the nape of your neck to the backs of your heels. Salabhasana has benefits for a wide range of problems, Shalabhasana (Sanskrit: शलभासन; IAST: Śalabhāsana)including lower back pain, Locust Posepostural problems, and weakness anywhere along your back body, or Grasshopper Pose is an asanaincluding your hips and hamstrings.
== Etymology Technique==# Lie on your belly with your arms along the sides of your torso. Your palms should face up and your forehead should rest against the floor.# Turn your big toes toward each other to inwardly rotate your thighs, and firm your buttocks so that your tail bone (coccyx) presses toward your pubis.# Exhale and lift your head, upper torso, arms, and legs away from the floor. You will be resting on your lower ribs, belly, and the front of your pelvis.# Firm your buttocks and reach strongly through your legs, first through your heels to lengthen the muscles at the back of your legs, then through the bases of your big toes. Keep your big toes turned towards each other.# Raise your arms parallel to the floor and stretch back actively through your fingertips.# Imagine there’s a weight pressing down on the backs of your upper arms, and push up toward the ceiling against this resistance. Press your shoulder blades (scapulas) firmly into your back.# Gaze forward or slightly upward, being careful not to extend your chin forward and crunch the back of your neck.# Keep the base of your skull lifted and the back of your neck long.# Stay for 30 seconds to 1 minute in this position and then release with an exhalation.<ref name="Technique"/>
== Cautions Related Asanas==* [[Bhujangasana]]* [[Gomukhasana]]* [[Setu Bandha Sarvangasana]]* [[Supta Virasana]]
==Special requisites==* If you are experiencing a headache or a migraine, or suffering from a neck or spinal injury, avoid this exercise.* Pregnant women also must avoid this asana at all costs. ==Initial practice notes==Beginners may find that can start by just lifting their legs, keeping their shoulder and elbow flexibility is not sufficient to allow them to get upper body on the ground. You may also use your hands palm down right underneath the bodyfor additional support.<ref name="Initial practice notes"/> ==References== <references> <ref name="Technique">[https://thehealthorange.com/stay-fit/yoga/salabhasana-locust-pose-10-steps-benefits/ "Methodology"]</ref> <ref name="Initial practice notes">[http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/salabhasana-locust-pose/#Beginner’sTip "Beginers tips"]</ref> <ref name="Effects">[http://www.yogadaycelebration.com/salabhasana.html "Health benefits"]</ref> </references> ==External Links==* [https://www.epainassist.com/yoga/ananda-balasana-or-happy-baby-pose Ananda Balasana on epainassist.com]* [https://www.rishikulyogshala.org/top-10-health-benefits-of-ananda-balasana-happy-baby-pose/ Ananda Balasana on rishikulyogshala.org]* [http://www.yogicwayoflife.com/ananda-balasana-happy-baby-pose/ Ananda Balasana on yogicwayoflife.com]
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