How to do Poorna Salabhasana (Full Locust Pose)

Poorna Salabhasana is popularly known as Full Locust Pose. It is also called the One Arm Balance Pose and Niralamba Salabhasana. It is a reverse posture to the Cobra Posture, which gives a backward bend to the spine.
Yoga expert Keerthana from Rutland gate studio shows us how to do Poorna Slabhasana (Full Locust Pose).

How to:
1. Start by lying face down on the mat.
2. Place your hands under your pubic bone and interlock your fingers.
3. Tuck your toes and move forward gently.
4. Walk forward and arch your lower back.
5. Stay in this posture for a few deep breaths.
6. Kick your legs up, one after the other.
7. Stay in this posture for a few breaths.
8. Breath from your lower back.
9. Once comfortable in this Poorna Salabhasana posture, gently bend your egs towards the crown of your head.
10. Stay in this scorpion pose for a few breaths.
11. Slowly, release your legs up to Poorna Salabhasana.
12. Now, gently lower your legs back down.
13. Finally, bring yourself into the child's pose and relax!

Why to:
It strengthens the muscles in the lower back.
It improves flexibility in the back.
This asana is particularly recommended for relieving lower back pain and sciatica.
It massages the internal organs.
It improves digestion.
It regulates blood pressure.
It improves circulation in the lower body.
It increases spine strength especially in the middle spine.
It strengthens the shoulders and arms.
It improves concentration.
It stimulates the swadhisthana chakra.
It improves digestion.
It also helps in dealing with fatigue.
During menstruation, it reduces the pain in the ovaries for women.
It is said to assist in curing tumor, oedema, dropsy, diabetes and strangury.
It relieves stress and reduces physical strain.
It gives better appetite.

Caution:
It is to be highly noted that the Poorna Salabhasana or Full Locust Pose should only be indulged by people who are having very supple backs and physically well fit.
It puts a lot of stress on the hip joints and knee and should be approached with care, especially by beginners.
All those practitioners who don't have flexibility in their elbow and shoulder should practice this asana with extra care.
Individual's who are suffering with weak lungs, headache, neck injuries, serious back injury, hernia and heart problems must avoid this asana.
Also, refrain from practicing this pose if you have sciatica. You should also avoid this pose if you have an injured ankle, injured knees or weak knees.
Pregnant women are cautioned not to practice this asana.
It is to be remembered that you shouldn't clench your fist too loose or too tight.

Best time:
You must make sure to keep your stomach and bowels empty before you practice this asana. Have your meals at least four to six hours before you do the asana so that your food gets digested and there is enough energy for you to expend during the practice. It is best to practice yoga first thing in the morning. But in the event you cannot work out in the morning, it is alright to practice it in the evening.







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