Salabhasana

Description

Salabhasana: Asana

Asana Type

Prone

Pramana

Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण

Apta Pramana Source

Gheranda Samhita II 39

Original Verse

"AXyaSy> zete kryuGmv]ae ÉUimmvò_y kryaeStla_yam!, padaE c zUNye c ivtiSt caeXv¡ vdiNt pIQ< zlÉ< munINÔa>.38. "

Transliteration

"adhyäsyaù çete karayugmavakño bhümimavañöabhya karayostaläbhyäm | pädau ca çünye ca vitasti cordhvaà vadanti péöhaà çalabhaà munéndräù ॥38॥ "

Translation

Lie on the ground, face downwards, the two hands being placed on the chest, touching the ground with the palms, raise the legs in the air one cubit high. This called the Locust-posture.

Instruction

1. Lie down with face downwards. 2. Place both hands next to the chest, palms on the ground. 3. Raise the legs in the air about 9 inches.

Benefits

"Builds strength and flexibility in the lower back Strengthens the arms and shoulders Recommended for sciatica, lower back pain and slipped disc Massages the internal organs Stimulates digestive fire and improves digestion Improves functioning of the lower abdominal organs Beneficial for anorexia and constipation Stimulates the Swaddhistana chakra Improves concentration"