[Tutorial] How to do Shalabhasana (Locust Posture)?

Question

This tutorial is on how to do shalabhasana - locust posture.

Answer 1

1. Lie down on the prone with the hands above the head keeping straight alongside the head resting the palms on the ground, touching the chin on the floor, and legs together soles facing up. Keep the body from toes to head in a straight line. This is starting position of all asanas in prone position.
2. Make the fists and place it under the root of the thighs.
3. Inhale raise both legs together up from the waist.
4. Exhale, bring the both legs together on the floor.
5. Return to starting position.

The practice of shalabhasana complements the results of bhujangasana. Hips, lumbar region, peliv, abdominal, thighs, kidneys and legs are toned up.

The practice of shalabhasana also activates the pancreas.