Locust Pose

About This Class

In this brief but thorough breakdown of Salabhasana (Locust Pose), Bryan Kest guides students through the full spectrum of the pose using Melissa as a model. Starting from a plank and lowering to the floor, students lift the arms, legs, and torso off the ground to engage every muscle along the back side of the body. Bryan offers clear modifications — including keeping knees down in plank or keeping legs grounded while lifting only the torso — making the pose accessible for all levels. From the foundational lift, he progressively deepens the pose by rotating the palms down, widening the arms to challenge the deltoids and scapulas, extending the arms fully overhead for maximum length and intensity, and finally interlacing the fingers behind the back to open the chest and heart. The class emphasizes personal exploration, back-body engagement, and spinal extension.