Salabhasana, Shalabhasana (Sanskrit: शलभासन; IAST: Śalabhāsana), Locust Pose or Grasshopper Pose is an asana. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "shalabh" meaning "grasshopper" It is back bend, or spine stretch, using the strength of the upper and middle back to lift the weight of the legs as high as possible from