Half Locust pose

Ardha ShalabhasanaVariation

• Begin in Reversed Corpse Pose (Advasana)
• Rest the chin on the floor.
• Raise the right arm and left leg simultaneously.
• Hold for as long as comfortable then lower the leg, head and arm to the floor.
• Repeat the same movement to the other side by lifting the left arm and right leg.
• Practice up to 10 alternating repetitions.

Breathing

• Inhale while raising the leg and arm.
• Exhale while lowering them.

Awareness

• The diagonal stretch.
• Synchronizing the movement with the breath.
• Swadhisthana chakra.

Contraindications

• Back conditions.
• Neck conditions.
• Hernia.

Benefits

• Helps to remove backache.
• Alleviates constipation.
• Stimulates the digestive and reproductive system.
• Improves posture.
• Promotes circulation in the back region and toning of the spinal nerves.

Practice note

• Stretch the lifted leg backwards and stretch the raised arm forward to increase the diagonal stretch.