How to do Locust Pose
- Lie on your front, arms alongside the body.
- Lift the chest, arms and legs, lengthening rather than crunching.
- Gaze down to keep the neck long and breathe.
Benefits
- Strengthens the back, glutes and legs
- Improves posture
- Counters slouching
A note on safety
Lift gently and keep the neck neutral; ease off with a back injury. This is general guidance, not medical advice. A qualified teacher can adapt this pose to your body, which is exactly what we do in our private sessions at home in Doha.
FAQ
What does Locust Pose strengthen?
The whole back of the body, which makes it excellent for building the postural strength desk work erodes.
Practise it with a teacher
Reading helps, but a teacher perfects your form. Book a session at home in Doha. First group class free.