Inverted Locust Pose

Viparīta Śalabhāsana

Inverted Locust Pose
CategoryBackbends TypeStrength LevelAdvanced Hold15 sec MusclesBack, Core, Legs BreathingShort, even breaths

A variation of: Locust Pose

How to do it

  1. EnterFrom Locust Pose, swing your legs and hips up with a strong kick. Your weight moves onto your chest, chin, and arms.
  2. HoldReach your legs straight up and over toward your head. This is an advanced pose, so hold it only briefly.
  3. ExitSlowly and with control, lower your legs to the floor.

Benefits

Extreme strength for the back and posterior chain.

Cautions

  • Neck and lower back problems
  • High blood pressure
  • Glaucoma
  • Pregnancy

This site is for general information and is not medical advice. If you have pain, an injury, a chronic condition, or are pregnant, check with a qualified professional before practicing.

Counterpose

Child's Pose Child's Pose Beginner

Where it appears

  • Deep Backbend 35 min · Advanced · voice-guided in the app subscription

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