Hands Bound Locust Pose
Baddha Hasta Shalabhasana
(BUH-duh HUH-stuh shuh-luh-BAHS-uh-nuh)
Pose Type: prone, backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)
LOCUST POSE: LEGS AND CHEST OFF THE FLOOR—ARMS IN FRONT
Locust Pose
Shalabhasana
(shuh-luh-BAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Crocodile Pose (Makarasana), Boat Pose (Navasana)
Modification: both arms straight in front, palms facing down
Pose Type: prone, backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows) or Angushtamadhye or
Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs)