Description
Salabhasana : Asana
Asana Type
Prone
Pramana
Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण
Apta Pramana Source
Gheranda Samhita II 39
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.
Apta Additional References
"Contraindication: Do not practice if pregnant.
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.
Atma Pramana 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"
Simple sketch
Salabhasana i (GhS-II.39, BrYs-III.46, HS-asana-46, YMP-33).png