SALABHASAN (Locust posture)

                     SALABHASAN (Locust posture)

            In this asan the abdominal muscles will be expanded where as in UTTANAPADASAN these will be contracted. It relieves pain in the knees ,hips and low back pain very effectively which is caused by heavy work. It cures constipation. 
     
          But those who are suffering  from severe low back pain better not to practice the uttanapadasan and salabhasan with both the legs.

How to do :

Step-1:

           Lie full length on the floor on the stomach with the chin touching the ground on a soft blanket.

Step-2:

            Keep the hands by the side of the trunk such that the palms touch the ground.

Step-3:

            As in uttanapadasan, raise the left leg with inhalation as far as possible without bending at the knee ,stretching the toes.

Step-4:

               For a few seconds ,be in the same posture and bring it down with exhalation .

Step-5:

             Similarly,do the same procedure with the right leg.

Step-6:

              Then do with both the legs together.