Full Locust Pose · Begin by targeting mid-spine · Lay belly down on floor · Turn chin in and stretch arms out to sides in line with shoulders · Face ...Home /WAYClinicsPrevious /NextJanuary07,20181minreadFullLocustPose:PoornaSalabhasanaPurposesandBenefits:ImprovesfunctionofliverandspleenIncreasesspinalstrengthandflexibilityFirmsmusclesofthighs,hips,abdomen,andupperarmsStrengthensdeltoidsandtrapeziusIncludesbenefitsofStandingBow-Pullingpose(#6)andCobrapose(#16)HowtoDo:Beginbytargetingmid-spineLaybellydownonfloorTurnchininandstretcharmsouttosidesinlinewithshouldersFacepalmsdownKeeplegs,knees,andfeettogetherEnsurethatcalves,thighs,andbuttocksremaintightenedthroughoutposeExhalecompletely,theninhaleLiftarms,legs,chest,head,andtorsoawayfromfloorKeepgazeliftedtodirectwholebodytoliftRemembertobreathe;adeepinhalewillhelpyouliftDrawarmsbacksofingersareinlinewithtopofshouldersandfacepalmstowardfloorToarchbodymore: Usebackmuscles,andmaintainstraightenedarmsandlegsandkeepthemengaged.Youshouldalsousecorestrength.SetgoaltoeventuallybalancebodyonabdomenHoldposefor10secondswhiledoing80-20breathing