Prone posture: locust stance

Posture decomposition:

·Preparation posture: Lie flat on the ground, with one cheek pressed against the ground. Put your arms straight on your sides (near your thighs), clench your hands, and put your thumbs and index fingers on one side to the ground. Stretch your legs straight, rest your fingertips on the ground, and keep your feet close to your toes. Keep your entire body in a straight line and breathe normally.

·Breathe in slowly through your nostrils, then hold your breath.

·Slowly lift your head and support your chin against the ground (you can place a soft cushion on your chin).

·Tighten your fists tightly and tighten your arms and hands.

·Lift your legs quickly to the highest position, paying attention to keep your legs close and straight.

·Hold this position for 5-6 seconds.

·Start exhaling slowly and return your legs and head to the ready position at the same time.

·Rest for 5-10 seconds and repeat the action.

·Do not practice more than 4 times a day.

Key points:

·Try to coordinate each step with the breathing process and complete it slowly as possible.

Efficacy:

·Locust style has a good effect on treating various abdominal diseases. He can cause the kidneys and entire abdomen to move. It can also treat a variety of internal organs and gastrointestinal diseases.

·This posture also softens the spine and strengthens and nourishes the eyes, face, lungs, chest, neck, shoulders and upper limbs. Especially recommended to every practitioner.

Tips:

·For people who have difficulty practicing, they can change their legs from lifting them with one leg.

·Yoga is life-oriented and it is important to practice consistently. This posture is especially suitable for office staff to practice.

·Women often do this exercise, which has the effect of breast enlargement. (Editor in charge: Zhao Ruilan)