Traditional

Locust Pose

Salabhasana

Lift the chest, arms, and legs from the belly with the back body active.

Benefits: Builds strength, mobility, and breathing awareness with steady alignment. Particularly helpful for feeling steady and present.
Props: No-props
Hold Time: 5 to 8 breaths
Cautions and Contraindications: Practice within a pain-free range. Reduce depth or use props for knee, low back, neck, wrist, or shoulder sensitivity.
Entering Locust Pose: Lie on your belly with the arms by your sides or extended back. Press the tops of the feet into the floor. Lift the chest, arms, and legs away from the mat. Take a steady inhale to create length, then use the exhale to settle into the final shape.
Exiting Locust Pose: Lower the chest, arms, and legs back to the mat. Rest the body fully on the floor. Pause in a neutral position for a moment before continuing.