Salabhasana

Salabhasana

Salabhasana, Shalabhasana (Sanskrit: शलभासन; IAST: Śalabhāsana), Locust Pose,[1] or Grasshopper Pose[2] is an asana.

Etymology

The name comes from the Sanskrit words "shalabh" which means "grasshopper".

Description

It is a back bend, or spine stretch, utilizing the strength of the upper and middle back to lift the weight of the legs as high as possible from a starting position while face down on the floor. It improves flexibility and coordination and increases strength and stamina.[3][4] it helps to exercise the spine.

Cautions

Beginners may find that their shoulder and elbow flexibility is not sufficient to allow them to get the hands palm down right underneath the body.

Variations

Variations of this asana are:

In the Bikram style of yoga, the asana referred to as Salabhasana has three stages which follow one after the other. The asana of the same name in the Astanga style of yoga corresponds to stage three of the Bikram style asana.

Preparatory asanas

In several styles of yoga, including Bikram Yoga and Astanga Yoga, Salabhasana is commonly performed after Bhujangasana, a related asana working on a different part of the spine.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Yoga Journal - Locust Pose". Retrieved 2011-04-11.
  2. ↑ Yesudian, Selvarajan; Haich, Elisabeth (January 1953). Yoga and health. Harper. p. 139. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  3. ↑ "Yoga Exercise - Locust Pose (Salabhasana)". www.abc-of-yoga.com. Retrieved 2008-11-29.
  4. ↑ Stiles, Mukunda (2000). Structural Yoga Therapy: Adapting to the Individual. Red Wheel. ISBN 1-57863-177-7.
  5. ↑ Pratap, Vijayendra (15 September 1997). Beginning Yoga. Tuttle Publishing. p. 26. ISBN 978-0-8048-2104-9. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  6. ↑ Mohanty. Managing Common Musculoskeletal Conditions by Physiotherapy & Yoga. Jaypee Brothers Publishers. p. 15. ISBN 978-81-8448-357-4. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  7. ↑ Active Interest Media, Inc. (August 1996). Yoga Journal. Active Interest Media, Inc. p. 14. ISSN 0191-0965. Retrieved 11 April 2011.

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