Locust Pose (Salabhasana) FAQs
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What is the Sanskrit for Locust Pose?
Salabhasana.
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What is the Etymology of Salabhasana?
Shalabh means GRASSHOPPER or LOCUST.
Asana means POSE.
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What position is Locust Pose
It's a prone position.
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What is the symbolism of locust and grasshopper?
Symbolism instantly morphs a run-of-the-mill yoga lesson plan into a memorable yoga lesson plan theme that your students will love.
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"Symbolism is the practice or art of using an object or a word to represent an abstract idea. An action, person, place, word, or object can all have a symbolic meaning."
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Below are 16 symbolic meanings for LOCUSTS that you can weave into your locust yoga lesson plan theme: Lucky. Stable. Virtue. Vibrant. Contentment. Intuitive. Fertility. Patience. Peaceful. Creativity. Good luck & Abundance. Insite. Messenger. Connected. Forward-thinking. Courage. Ancient Egypt (Biblical plague)
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Locust Theme: Contentment
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A locust yoga lesson plan theme could be contentment.
Locusts are content with flying from one place to the next. They live in the moment. During the class remind your students to let go, to surrender, to become aware of the moment.
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Locust Theme: Patience
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Another locust yoga class plan theme could be patience.
Locusts are patient when searching for food.
You could ask your students to hold Locust Pose, and then be patient as a locust by resting until trying again. Explain that quality resting in-between activity is crucial for mental health.
Explain that most people are constantly rushing about mentally and physically, and not taking a break until they go to bed. If you find yourself rushing too much, tap into the patience of the locust.
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Locust Theme: Creativity
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Another locust yoga class theme could be about creativity. In Japanese culture, locusts are considered a symbol of good fortune. The Japanese believe that its music (creativity) is a result of coaxing by the moon.
Throughout the class, you could ask your students to come up with creative "modifications" of Locust Pose. When you see a particularly creative version of Locust Pose, ask your students to watch the student practicing the pose, then ask everyone to copy it.
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Locust Theme: Good Luck & Abundance
Grasshopper (locust) is the Chinese symbol of good luck and abundance.
Anyone with this power animal has been given the ability to jump right in. When taking that "locust" leap trust your own instincts on when to make the leaps. Listening to your inner voice and responding to it will lead you to positive outcomes.
Don’t be afraid to make that leap, remembering all the while that locust only ever jump forwards and never backward.
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Locust Theme: Forward Thinker
People with the Grasshopper totem (Grasshopper spirit animal) are innovative, forward thinkers that rarely miss an opportunity to move forward. They are usually successful in ventures that they undertake because they don't dwell on their mistakes. They always seek out the best opportunities to move forward.
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Locust Theme: Invisibility Cloak
People who have the locust spirit can easily blend in. And because the locust is excellent in camouflage, you can even become ‘invisible’ when the situation calls for it.
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What are the steps for locust pose?
- Pad floor below pelvis and ribs with a folded blanket.
- Lie flat on your stomach with feet together.
- Forehead rests on the floor.
- Place arms by sides with palms up.
- Stretch chin slightly forward, rest it on the floor.
- Soften the front of your body. Stretch fingertips towards feet.
- Inhale and lift chest and legs off the floor.
- Lift hands and extend fingertips towards toes.
- Look straight ahead and take a few breaths.
- Release with an exhalation.
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What are the benefits of locust pose?
- Reduces stiffness in your back muscles
- Tones back muscles
- Stimulate nerves and lower back
- Develops concentration
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What are some modifications for locust pose?
- Legs wide
- Hands under your body
- Hands to side
- Hands in front
- One leg up
- Legs up wall
- Arms under your body and one leg up
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What are the precautions for locust pose?
- High blood pressure
- Hernia
- Back and neck injury
- Headache
