The “locust pose” is a yoga pose that is also known as “Shalabhasana” in Sanskrit. It is a beginners yoga  backbend pose that strengthens the muscles of the back, buttocks, and legs. Locus pose known to stimulates the abdominal organs and aids digestion

Yoga poses that involve twisting of the body helps to stretch the spine, provide relaxation for muscles and strengthens back. Bharadvaja’s twist is an intermediate yoga pose that reduces lower backache, also gives relief from neck and sciatica pain.