Locust pose -
Shalabhasana
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***Energizes Sacral (2nd) and
Throat Chakras (5th)***
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Lie
face down, arms by side, palms facing toward hips. Breath in and lift
upper body away from floor,lift legs point toes as if string tied to toes
pulling in one direction, neck elongated and looking straight ahead,
stretching body. Gently lower self on exhale, repeat extending arms to
side or straight in front of body with hands reaching forward.
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Benefits:
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-strengthen back
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-strengthens neck
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-strengthens shoulders
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-stimulates stomach, intestines,
gastrointestinal tract
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-strengthens bladder
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-strengthens spine
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-develops flexibility in lower
back
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-strengthens muscles of lower
back, pelvis and abdomen
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-vertebrae of lumbar gets rich
supply of blood
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-intra abdominal pressure very
high
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-tone abdominal and reproductive
organs
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-helps relieve constipation
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-promotes elasticity of lungs
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