शलभासन | The Locust Pose | Grasshopper Pose | Priyanka & Vinayak Sharma | Vinayakam

In this practice

Key teachings

• Consistent and regular practice for transformative benefits
• Practice with a cheerful state of mind for double benefits
• Focus on holding poses for longer durations rather than multiple repetitions
• Always practice under the guidance of a yoga guru to avoid adverse effects
• Dedicate 20% of practice time to rest after asanas
• Practice on an empty stomach

Ideal for

• Individuals seeking to strengthen their back and core
• People experiencing back and waist pain (with caution)
• Those looking to improve digestion and organ health
• Practitioners interested in chakra balancing and mental well-being
• Individuals aiming for targeted fat reduction and overall body strength

Lesson

Instructions

पीठ दर्द का इलाज है ये आसन | जानिए शलभासन करने का तरीका, फायदे और ...

Steps

• Shalabhasana (Locust Pose/Grasshopper Pose) technique with specific hand placement (fists under thighs)
• Breath synchronization (inhaling to lift legs, exhaling to lower)
• Holding the pose for 4-5 seconds per repetition
• Post-asana rest in Shitalasana (on the left side)
• Chakra meditation/focus (Anahata, Svadhisthana, Manipura, Vishuddha) or focusing on areas of tension

Benefits

• Strengthens back, waist, arms, shoulders, neck, chest, abdomen, buttocks, and legs
• Provides immediate relief from back and waist pain
• Improves digestion and strengthens internal abdominal organs (heart, stomach, pancreas, liver, spleen)
• Acts as a special exercise for the lungs, opening lung alveoli
• Aids in weight loss by reducing fat from the abdomen, waist, and thighs
• Relieves constipation and maintains acid-base balance in the body
• Helps alleviate disorders of the reproductive and urinary systems
• Improves blood circulation and increases immunity
• Balances blood pressure and increases appetite
• Calms and cheers the mind
• Activates and balances Anahata, Svadhisthana, Manipura, and Vishuddha Chakras