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The Locust
Pose
This pose is excellent for improving the strength of the lower
back muscles but it also works well for toning the legs and
arms muscles. The Locust is also great for preparing to perform
the more difficult bending poses. Do not dismiss this pose as
being too simple looking, as it holds various degrees of
difficulty that can make it a very challenging and rewarding
pose.
While this pose has many beneficial aspects, such as improving
posture and back position during standing and walking, it is
also advisable to attempt it when your body is in good
condition. If you have suffered back or neck injuries you
should show extra caution while attempting this pose.
Begin the locust pose by lying on your front side while keeping
the hands close to the body. The palms of the hands should be
facing up, resting on the floor. Rotate your thighs inward by
moving the big toes to face each other. While exhaling move
your arms and legs away from the floor. The head and upper body
should also move upwards while you are keeping your balance on
your belly.
Stretch your arms but remember to keep them parallel to the
floor. Press your arms towards the ceiling and raise your head
slightly by keeping the base of the head lifted. Holding the
pose may become difficult after a while. However, try to hold
the Locust pose for about a minute. Come out of the pose while
exhaling and then rest for a while and breathe deeply before
attempting to go in the pose again.
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