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Vinyasa Flow Yoga photo of Locust Pose (arms behind back) / Shalabhasana pose

Locust Pose (arms behind back)

Sanskrit: Shalabhasana
Pose Type:
Benefits: abdomen, bladder, buttocks, shoulders, spine,

« go back
  1. Begin in Plank Pose
  2. Lower on to abdomen
  3. Reach arms behind back to interlace fingers
  4. Lift chest and legs off the floor
  5. Extend arms and shoulders back
  6. Extend legs back and point toes
Vinyasa Flow Yoga photo of Locust Pose (arms forward) / Shalabhasana pose

Locust Pose (arms forward)

Sanskrit: Shalabhasana
Pose Type:
Benefits: abdomen, arms, bladder, buttocks, shoulders, spine,

« go back
  1. Begin in Plank Pose
  2. Lower on to abdomen
  3. Lift chest and legs off the floor
  4. Reach arms forward, palms facing each other
  5. Extend legs back and point toes