Lie prone pressing the ground with the placed on
either side of the chest and raise legs together nine inches high in the air.
This is called Salabhasana by eminent sages.
Note:-
The meaning of Salabha is
locust in Sanskrit. In the final position of this Asana the shape of the body
resembles a locust and hence it is called Salabhasana. Technique
:-
1. Take prone lying position, legs together, toes of the legs
backward, sole towards the sky. Hands by the side, palms upward, fingers together
the ground.
2. Folding both the hands at elbows bring them under the
shoulder (as in Bhujangasana) fingers together, pointing forward
3. Now
raise both the legs upward slowly without bending them at knees, and maintain.
4. Then bring the legs down slowly.
5. Salabhasana (Second techniqe)
The only difference in Salabhasana practised traditionally is in the position
of hands. In this technique the legs are raised keeping hands straight by the
side, closing the fists and fingers towards sky. The remaining technique is same.
Remember:-
1. In the begining (second technique) hands can
be kept directly under the thighs which makes raising of legs easier.
2. The legs should not bend at knees.
3. While coming back to the original
position bring the legs on the ground very slowly. Benefits and Limitations:-
1. This
strengthens the muscles of lower abdomen.
2. This is beneficial in digestion
and removes constipation.
3. This gives strength to the lungs.
4. Those suffering from high blood pressure, heart disease or having complaint
of asthma, should not practise it.
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