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Salabhasana

Locust Pose

Salabhasana

Anatomical & Alignment Focus

Focus: Erector Spinae & Glute Strengthening

Benefits: Strengthens muscles of spine, buttocks, back of arms and legs.

Traditional Alignment Cues

  • 1Lie prone with arms alongside torso, palms facing floor.
  • 2Inhale to lift head, chest, arms, and legs off the mat.
  • 3Gaze down slightly to maintain a long, unwrinkled back of neck.