The word “Viparita Shalabasana” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Viparita” meaning “inverted”; “Shalaba” meaning “locust” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”.

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED:

• Lie down on your chest with your legs together.
• Keep your hands stretched above your head.
• Inhaling lift your both legs and hands up to the ceiling keeping your knees straight, your chin on the mat.
• Stay in this posture for 7-10 breaths (each breath must be 6-8 seconds).
• Exhaling slowly drop your legs downand relax in makarasana. 

 BENEFITS:

• It helps in strengthening muscles of chest, shoulders, arms, legs, abdomen and lower back.
• It helps in stretching the chest.
• It helps in improving bloodcirculation.
• It helps in massaging the spine.
• It helps in toning the abdomen and lower back. 

 CONTRA-INDICATIONS: 

• Abdominal injury, Knee injury, Headache, Hypertension and during Pregnancy should avoid this asana.  

DISCLAIMER: – PLEASE PRACTICE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF YOGA TEACHER/ YOGA EXPERT.