Shalabhasana
Functional Ashtanga

Shalabhasana

Locust
scapula-depression

Shalabhasana (Locust Pose)

Prone backbend lifting legs and chest, building back strength.

Key mobility focus: shoulder depression

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target shoulder depression for Shalabhasana:

  1. Shoulder Depression PAILS & RAILS

Other Movements in Shalabhasana

5 more
Hip Extension Hip Extension in Shalabhasana
Knee Extension Knee Extension in Shalabhasana
Shoulder Extension Shoulder Extension in Shalabhasana
Shoulder Retraction Shoulder Retraction in Shalabhasana
Spine Extension Spine Extension in Shalabhasana
Shalabhasana Study Guide →