How to Do Locust Pose
Locust poses, or salabhasana, is a belly-down, or prone, yoga posture that stretches your chest, shoulders, and spine. It’s also a backbend that’s suitable for beginners. “Locust pose improves strength and flexibility, and it is thought to reduce the effects of physical stress because it reverses slouching,” says ACE-certified personal trainer Jennifer Fuller, RYT 500. There is so much happening in this relatively simple pose, which strengthens the entire back side of the body. Whether you’re learning the basic yoga poses or you’ve been practicing with Yoga52 for some time, energize your body and counter fatigue with locust pose.
