2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses

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Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)


Locust Pose


Shalabhasana

(shuh-luh-BAHS-uh-nuh)


Modification: arms straight, palms facing up by the hips; feet on the floor
Pose Type: prone, backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)


LOCUST POSE: LEGS AND CHEST OFF THE FLOOR—ARMS BEHIND ON THE FLOOR


Locust Pose


Shalabhasana

(shuh-luh-BAHS-uh-nuh)


Also Known As: Locust Pose B (Shalabhasana B)
Modification: palms to the floor by the bottom of the ribs, elbows bent at 90 degrees
Pose Type: prone, backbend

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