
Yoga Practice:
Locust Pose
Benefits:
Strengthens the back muscles
Strengthens the neck muscles
Tones the abdominal muscles
Good preparation for deeper backbends
Instructions:
Begin lying on the abdomen.
The arms are stretched out along the sides of the body.
Legs are straight with the toes uncurled.
As you breath in press the palms and feet and lift the chest.
Exhale
Inhale and lift the legs.
Exhale
Inhale and reach the hands away from the floor.
Lower everything on an exhale.