Ardha Salabhasana Yoga & Its Health Benefits
Ardha Shalabhasana is a Sanskrit name that denotes this attitude in three basic terms: Ardha, Shalabha and Asana. The term “Ardha” refers to “half” “Shalabha” means “locust” “Asana” is “posture” During this posture, the body resembles a locust, similar to the basic position of the Shalabhasana from which it originates. The only difference is that here we have to lift one leg at a time which explains the prefix “ardha” and the name ardha shalabhasana. It is also known by names like Half-Locust Pose or Locust Pose Torso On Floor One-Leg Up.
Health Benefits Of Ardha Salabhasana
- Strengthens the lower back
- Tighten your leg muscles
- Increase shoulder and neck strength
- Increase the flexibility of the spine
- Improve blood circulation
- Stimulates the reproductive system
- Improve concentration. Improve the endocrine system
- Helps better digestion
Steps To Do Ardha Salabhasana
- Start by lying down in flat position.
- Keep your hands under your thighs with your palms facing down or handcuffed.
- Make sure you keep your legs straight when exercising.
- Stretch your neck muscles forward and rest your chin on the floor. Your neck muscles and nerves need to feel stretched.
- Build back muscle strength and inhale to lift the left leg as high as possible.
- The right leg and the whole body will remain on the floor.
- Maintain the final position as if you were taking deep breaths for 10-15 seconds.
- Release the pose by exhaling slowly to lower your left leg back to the floor.
- Repeat the same steps to lift your right leg and complete one round.
- Likewise, do 3-5 rounds and then relax.
