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Yoga
Half Locust Pose/ Ardha Salabhasana
By FITTR
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16 Oct 2018
2018-10-16T09:28:17.000Z
Preparation
This pose helps in toning and balancing the functioning of the liver, stomach, bowels, and other abdominal organs, tightening the muscles of the hips, strengthening the lower and upper back, improving posture & relieving stress. Let's look at the steps: Lie flat on the stomach with your legs straight, hands beside the thighs and forehead on the floor.
Method
Step 1
Inhales, using the back muscles, raise the left leg as high as possible from behind, while keeping the other leg straight on the floor
Step 2
Do not tilt or twist the pelvis, don't raise the forehead up
Step 3
Hold the pose for 5 breaths
Step 4
Exhale, and slowly lower the left leg to the floor
Step 5
Repeat it on the other side by lifting the right leg
Step 6
Precautions: People with heart problems, coronary thrombosis, serious back or neck problems, high blood pressure, peptic ulcer, hernia, intestinal tuberculosis and other such conditions should not practise this pose.
