Locust Pose | Salabhasana
Locust pose. This can be a confusing one for many in the beginning. Stretch your arms as far as you can under your body in a volleyball position so you have a large platform to push with.
When you are able to push with your arms acting as one straight piece you can more effectively push your chest and shoulders into the floor and lift your leg(s). We first do the right leg and left leg separately to prepare for lifting both legs off the floor. When done properly this posture can eliminate symptoms of RSI of the hands, wrists and elbows. You learn to create the bend in the upper part of your spine and therefore strengthen the surrounding muscles.