Published on May 11, 2008

Śalabhāsana (The Grasshopper)

The Attention:

During the motion, as well as while maintaining the position, the attention focuses naturally, correcting the position.

The Technique:

• Lie prone on the ground.
• Place the hands along the body, palms facing down (or make fists).
• Breathe in and hold the air.
• Keeping the legs well together and stretched raise them by using the muscles of the back and pushing the hands to the ground.
• Hold the position.
• Slowly lower the legs and exhale.
• Relax.
• Repeat once more if necessary.

Recommendations

Initially the chin will push to the ground. After mastering the position, avoid that.