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Shalabhasana- The Locust

Shalabhasana- The Locust

This asana helps to cure acidity. It is also known to relieve nervous tension and indigestion.

Steps

  1. Lie on the floor with the abdomen touching the mat.
  2. Rest your chin on the floor with arms at the sides. The heels and toes must be held together.
  3. Inhale and lift both the legs above the floor. While lifting the legs, pressure must be applied on the fists.
  4. Maintain this position for a few seconds and come back to the original position.
  5. Relax and feel the stretch on the muscles of the back.

Note

Always use a yoga mat for sitting postures.


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Comments

vish123 - Apr 10, 2012

Pictorial Presentation would be useful for all of us. Still its good for all. Thank you for posting this.

shan54 - Mar 21, 2012

I am a heart patient and have been operated twice. I can do simple asanas/exercises. I am diabetic also. Can you suggest me some asanas/exercises for this please?

Shanker

vlnath - Dec 16, 2011

an pictorial illustration would have been very useful for novice like me.


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