Locust Pose

Lie on your belly with your legs stretched behind you on the mat.

Bring your arms back on the mat by the sides of your body and your hands with palms up near your hips.

Rest your forehead on the mat.

With your head still resting on the floor and your neck relaxed, try to reach forward through your head and backward via your toes. Press your pubic bone into the mat. The goal is to lengthen your back and activate your back muscles, forming a stable support.

Inhale and lift your head, upper chest, arms, and legs off the mat. Keep your arms parallel to the floor and your legs close together.

Be mindful of preventing any injury to your neck by gazing ahead or slightly down instead of looking up towards the ceiling.

Hold the pose for several breaths.

Finally release the pose by slowly lowering your head, arms, and legs to the floor.

Keep lying down on the mat and rest for a while with your head turned to one side as you continue to take deep breaths.