Sanskrit: Salabasana
shahl-ah-BHA-sah-nah
Benefits
Strengthens spine, legs and arms
Massages abdominal organs
Relieves stress
Standard Cues
Lie on your stomach. Separate your feet hip-width apart and bring your arms by your sides, palms up. Rest your forehead on the floor.
Raise your head, chest, arms and legs with an inhale. Reach your head and toes away from each other.
Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
Lower with an exhale.
Short Cues and Options
Keep head in line with spine
Reach strongly through your toes
Firm your buttocks
Precautionary Warnings
Avoid this pose if you have high blood pressure or heart conditions.