Fitness & Wellness

Yoga Backbends Tips, Benefits & Poses

Locust Pose

This backbend pose targets muscles in the legs, cores, and back. In addition, it helps stimulate the digestive system, open the chest, and lengthen the spine. To perform the locust, you need to lie on the stomach and extend both legs straight back. Turn both heels to the side and keep big toes close to each other. Lift your arms and head chest fully or halfway while breathing in. Lift one or two legs and gaze gently upward or straight. Stay in this posture for 60 seconds and release to the original position. Repeat 1 or 2 times. [8]