10/11/2024
Grasshopper Pose, also known as โGodhuma Asanaโ or โGrasshopper Posture,โ is an advanced yoga pose that combines strength, flexibility, and balance. Itโs an inverted, twisting asana that resembles a grasshopperโs movement.
Benefits:
1. Strengthens arms, shoulders, and core.
2. Stretches chest, shoulders, and hips.
3. Improves balance and focus.
4. Stimulates digestion and circulation.
Steps to practice Grasshopper Pose:
1. Start in Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog).
2. Bend your elbows, lowering your forearms to the ground.
3. Lift your legs off the ground, keeping them straight.
4. Twist your torso, bringing one knee toward your opposite shoulder.
5. Extend the other leg behind you, parallel to the ground.
6. Hold for 3-5 breaths, then switch sides.
Modifications:
1. Use blocks or straps for support.
2. Practice with one leg lifted, then progress to both.
3. Focus on balance and core engagement.
Contraindications:
1. Shoulder or wrist injuries.
2. Neck or spinal issues.
3. Pregnancy or menstruation.
Practice Grasshopper Pose with caution and patience, and enjoy its benefits.
