Salabhasana belongs to a group of asanas called the “baby backbends.” Its Sanskrit name, salabha means “grasshopper” or “locust.” Also called the Locust Pose, Salabhasana is a seemingly simple pose that is more challenging and interesting than it appears on the surface.

Step by Step

• Lie on the belly with arms along your torso’s sides. The forehead should rest on the ground and palms face upwards

Sirshasana strengthens the respiratory system and improves blood circulation. It enhances the powers of memory and concentration and good for your health.

How to do Sirshasana?

Setu Sarvangasana is in the lying down and Intermediate Level of Aasanas category. Also called Setu Bandhasana, Dwi Pada Pitham, Shoulder Pose, Two-Legged Table, Half Wheel Pose, Kandhrasana, it has more scientific benefits as compared to other types of asanas.

Setu Sarvangasana comes from three Sanskrit names. Setu means “bridge,” Bandha means “bind” or “lock,” and asana means “posture” or “seat.” The name, therefore, suggests that the posture resembles a bridge. It is the spine that forms a bridge-like curve in this pose.