Locust

(Salabhasana)

Benefits:
Physical: Opens chest and shoulders; Strengthens back of body
Emotional: Uplifting, invigorating
Rx for: Depression, sluggishness

1. Lie belly down, arms along sides of body with palms up, forehead and toes resting on the floor.
2. Place chin on floor.
3. Interlace fingers behind the back, straighten arms.
4. Keeping arms straight, lift torso and legs off the floor.
5. Hold for 3 to 5 breaths.
6. Lower body to the floor, rest forehead on floor.
7. Release hands, stretch arms along each side of the body, palms up.

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