March 24th, 2007 | admin

This pose got its name because the legs of the yoga practitioner resemble the tail of a dragon fly or locust that is flying.

The procedure for Salabhasana, the Yoga Pose

1. Lay flat on your stomach. Keep the toes flat on the ground and chin on the ground.

2. Place your hands close to the body, making a fist that opens upwards.

3. Breathe in. Don’t inhale completely, as it can cause difficulties in this posture.

4. Slowly raise your legs. Hold them in the air for a second. The parts above navel region should be flat on the ground.

5. Lower your legs slowly as you exhale.

6. Repeat the cycle for five times.

7. Don’t allow any part above naval region to rise from the ground. Keep the head and shoulder down on the ground.

8. Go to savasana after repeating these steps for five times.

The benefits of Salabhasana Yoga Pose

Promotes digestion, regulates bowel movement, strengthens liver, intestines, kidney and pancreas; and regulates the activity of pancreas and prostate. It is also helpful in straightening any unnatural curves on the spine. It is also to be noted that persons regularly practicing salabhasana don’t get piles.

Notes

Ulcer and hernia patients must not practice this asana.