Locust - (Salabhasana) When this pose is performed it resembles a grasshopper (locust), which swings its hind ends up and down, hence the name. Locust is one of the backward twisting asanas which is usually performed in a sequence; First cobra is practiced, locust is followed by bow. Locust is a pose that turns the body towards the world while expanding the chest. It is a very stimulating, powerful and dynamic asana, one of the most sought after but most unnatural asanas in hatha yoga. Locust pose requires the muscles of the lower back, abdomen and legs to work with each other to achieve lift in the lower body. Try doing the easier version (Half Locust) before trying the full locust, which involves lifting only one thigh at a time instead of both at once. As a beginner you may not have enough strength to do any of the thigh lifting movements but you will still benefit from the effort. As an intermediate student you will be able to lift your legs higher than a beginner student but this will require more strength in arms, forearms and shoulders. As an advanced student you have to be careful not to injure yourself by falling out of pose by trying to bounce yourself into full pose before you develop enough strength and control. Maintaining this asana requires intense muscular effort of the whole body. The locust serves as a counter pose to the Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana), Plow (Halasana) and Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana) that twist the spine forward. This asana greatly compliments the cobra (Bhujangasana), elevates the lower body rather than up, but is a more difficult pose because it is less natural and easier to lift the lower extremities (legs) from a prone position (lying). is more vigorous. downward) compared to raising the head and shoulders. Locusts supply large amounts of blood to the kidneys, clean them and regenerate them. It strengthens the muscles of the shoulders, arms, pelvic organs and lower back. It tones the muscles of the abdomen, tights and legs. It tones the sciatic nerves which provides relief for people suffering from back pain, mild sciatica and slipped discs (unless the condition is severe). How beneficial is locust, there are some health conditions in which locust should be avoided. Three important reasons (among many) not to do grasshoppers: 1) It is better for a person with high blood pressure to avoid this pose. 2) Since this asana puts a lot of pressure on the abdomen, pregnant women are strongly advised not to do this asana. 3) A person suffering from peptic ulcer should not do this asana. Released by London-based yoga expert Subodh Gupta in the interest of hatha yoga practitioners.
Three reasons you should not do Headstand:-
Shirshasana - (Shirshasana) Due to the tremendous benefits for the body and mind, Shirshasana is called the king of all asanas. All our physical and mental activities are governed by the brain which is the seat of intelligence, knowledge, wisdom, discretion and power. As Shirshasana increases blood flow to the brain, it revitalizes the entire body and mind and also revitalizes the nervous system. When the reverse flow of blood goes to the legs it helps the tissues to regenerate. During the practice of Shirshasana, deep exhalation is taking place as the effect of the weight of the abdominal organs on the diaphragm, due to which a large amount of carbon dioxide and toxins are expelled from the lungs. The practice of this asana provides a sense of balance and well-being and enhances memory and concentration. Headstand reverses the pattern of blood pressure in the body – raises it in the head and drops in the legs: o Blood pressure rises from 100/60 mm Hg to 150/110 mm Hg at the top of the head Hg in Headstand o Standing position The blood pressure in the legs will be about 210/170 mm Hg; And it will drop to 40/0 mm Hg in headstand. o The blood pressure at heart level will remain the same at 120/80 mm Hg. Three important reasons you should not do headstand: (1) However, one of the most important reasons not to do headstand is when you have high blood pressure. Check with your doctor if you are fit to do this pose. (2) Another reason to avoid headstand is when the blood vessels of your eyes are weak or there is any eye problem. By ignoring your conditions, you put your health at risk. (3) ************* And it is better to avoid headstand during pregnancy. You don't want to feel heavy after your yoga class, so please relax and let others struggle with this Manglik pose. Released by London-based yoga expert Subodh Gupta in the interest of hatha yoga practitioners.
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