Salabh = Locust or Grasshopper, Asana = Pose or Posture

Salabhasana (Locust Pose) is an intermediate backbend pose which stretches your entire back, spine, chest.

Those who are at beginner level in yoga or having back pain problems, please try Ardha Salabhasana all 3 stages before you try this pose.

Steps

1. Lie on your stomach. Place your palms to the side of your hip or under your front thighs. palms facing upwards, feet together.
2. Place your chin on the floor.
3. Inhale, raise the legs off the floor as much as you can without bending the knees. For beginners, press the arms on the thigh ,if you find it hard to raise your legs. For advanced practitioners, place your hands on the floor instead of on your thighs. There’s no need to strain yourself by doing more than what you can.
4. Hold for 5 -10 seconds
5. Exhale, bring the legs down towards the floor.
6. Repeat the same process  for 2-3 times.

Benefits

1. Strengthens and stretches the lower spine, hip, and thigh muscles
2. Relieves sciatica, slipped disc, and backache
3. Improves blood circulation in the lungs, abdomen, and the back.
4. Helps the abdominal organs aiding digestion.
5. Reduces fat on the thighs and buttocks, good in weight management.
6. It helps in rectifying urinary disorders.
7. It strengthens the reproductive system.
8. It helps in strengthening the uterus. It rejuvenates and energizes you.