{"id":25629458,"date":"2025-11-10T15:03:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T09:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25629458"},"modified":"2025-11-10T15:07:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T09:37:30","slug":"salabhasana-locust-pose-steps-benefits-precautions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/salabhasana-locust-pose-steps-benefits-precautions\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Do Salabhasana (Locust Pose): Steps, Benefits &#038; Precautions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e9ba89e9b7a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e9ba89e9b7a\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/salabhasana-locust-pose-steps-benefits-precautions\/#What_Is_Salabhasana_Locust_Pose\" >What Is Salabhasana (Locust Pose)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/salabhasana-locust-pose-steps-benefits-precautions\/#Evidence-Informed_Benefits\" >Evidence-Informed Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/salabhasana-locust-pose-steps-benefits-precautions\/#Contraindications_When_to_Modify\" >Contraindications &amp; When to Modify<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/salabhasana-locust-pose-steps-benefits-precautions\/#Step-by-Step_Foundational_Salabhasana_Locust_Pose\" >Step-by-Step: Foundational Salabhasana (Locust Pose)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/salabhasana-locust-pose-steps-benefits-precautions\/#Alignment_Checkpoints\" >Alignment Checkpoints<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/salabhasana-locust-pose-steps-benefits-precautions\/#Variations_Props\" >Variations &amp; Props<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/salabhasana-locust-pose-steps-benefits-precautions\/#Common_Mistakes_Smart_Fixes\" >Common Mistakes &amp; Smart Fixes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/salabhasana-locust-pose-steps-benefits-precautions\/#Breathwork_Bandha_Notes\" >Breathwork &amp; Bandha Notes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/salabhasana-locust-pose-steps-benefits-precautions\/#Where_Salabhasana_Fits_in_a_Sequence\" >Where Salabhasana Fits in a Sequence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/salabhasana-locust-pose-steps-benefits-precautions\/#20-Minute_Home_Practice_Featuring_Locust\" >20-Minute Home Practice Featuring Locust<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/salabhasana-locust-pose-steps-benefits-precautions\/#Teaching_Different_Bodies_Inclusivity_Lens\" >Teaching Different Bodies (Inclusivity Lens)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/salabhasana-locust-pose-steps-benefits-precautions\/#For_Aspiring_Yoga_Teachers_Cueing_Observation_and_Ethics\" >For Aspiring Yoga Teachers: Cueing, Observation, and Ethics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/salabhasana-locust-pose-steps-benefits-precautions\/#How_a_Yoga_TTC_Levels_Up_Your_Salabhasana\" >How a Yoga TTC Levels Up Your Salabhasana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/salabhasana-locust-pose-steps-benefits-precautions\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salabhasana<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u0936\u093e\u0932\u092d\u093e\u0938\u0928), <\/span><b>Locust Pose,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is a foundational prone backbend that trains strength, stamina, and healthy spinal mechanics without the intimidation factor of deep heart-openers. Don\u2019t let its simplicity fool you: when taught well, Salabhasana builds the posterior chain (back body), refines core support, and prepares your body for stronger backbends like Dhanurasana (Bow), Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog), and even Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This comprehensive guide gives you teacher-level clarity: <\/span><b>step-by-step technique, alignment cues, anatomy-aware benefits, variations and props, contraindications, sequencing ideas, common mistakes, breathwork<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and a ready-to-use <\/span><b>class plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You\u2019ll also see how a structured programme like the <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/yoga-teachers-training-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Entri Yoga TTC (Teacher Training Co<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/yoga-teachers-training-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">urse)<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps you transform safe technique into great teaching.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/yoga-teachers-training-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Confident! Join Our Yoga Teacher Training Course!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Salabhasana_Locust_Pose\"><\/span><b>What Is Salabhasana (Locust Pose)?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25629463 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/23701.webp\" alt=\"What Is Salabhasana (Locust Pose)\" width=\"397\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/23701.webp 800w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/23701-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/23701-768x482.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/23701-150x94.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/23701-750x471.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sanskrit:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u015aalabha<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> = locust\/grasshopper; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0101sana<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> = posture.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shape:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A <\/span><b>prone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (belly-down) backbend where the chest, arms, and\/or legs lift away from the floor through <\/span><b>active muscle engagement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rather than passive pushing.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Primary actions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Spinal extension via <\/span><b>back muscles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, scapular stability, <\/span><b>glute\u2013hamstring synergy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with <\/span><b>abdominal tone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to distribute the backbend evenly.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Why it matters:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It teaches <\/span><b>strength before depth,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a crucial principle for pain-free backbending and long-term practice.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evidence-Informed_Benefits\"><\/span><b>Evidence-Informed Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strengthens the posterior chain<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Activates spinal extensors (erector spinae), gluteus maximus\/medius, hamstrings, and the mid-back (rhomboids, lower traps), supporting posture and resilience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Counters desk posture<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Encourages <\/span><b>thoracic extension<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and scapular control, which can reduce the \u201crounded shoulders\/forward head\u201d pattern common with screen time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Builds core synergy<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Though it\u2019s a backbend, effective Salabhasana <\/span><b>co-recruits abdominals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to stabilise the lumbar spine, a vital habit for healthy movement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improves breath awareness<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Front-body openness and rib mobility can support the feeling of fuller breathing (paired with nasal, diaphragmatic breath).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Teaches endurance &amp; focus<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Because it\u2019s an <\/span><b>isometric hold<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Salabhasana builds mindful stamina, improving body awareness and mental steadiness.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Teacher note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use language like \u201cmay support\u201d and \u201coften helps\u201d rather than promises. Invite students to notice <\/span><b>their<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Yoga-TTC.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Yoga-TTC.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25579269\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">free DOWNLOAD yoga ttc roadmap<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contraindications_When_to_Modify\"><\/span><b>Contraindications &amp; When to Modify<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid, postpone, or modify if you have:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Acute low-back pain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, sciatica flare, recent spinal surgery, or severe spondylolisthesis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pregnancy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (after the first trimester), prone work is generally avoided.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recent abdominal surgery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, hernia, peptic ulcers, seek medical guidance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Uncontrolled hypertension<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, glaucoma, avoid intense holds or breath retention.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shoulder\/neck injuries,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0modify arm positions and keep the neck neutral.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Golden rule:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No sharp, radiating, or pinching pain. If it appears, <\/span><b>lower<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>regress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><b>exit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Foundational_Salabhasana_Locust_Pose\"><\/span><b>Step-by-Step: Foundational Salabhasana (Locust Pose)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25629464 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4666.webp\" alt=\"Step-by-Step: Foundational Salabhasana (Locust Pose)\" width=\"379\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4666.webp 882w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4666-300x170.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4666-768x435.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4666-150x85.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4666-750x425.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 379px) 100vw, 379px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><b>Set-up (Prone):<\/b><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie on your belly. Place a folded <\/span><b>blanket under your pelvis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you\u2019re bony-hipped or feel pubic bone pressure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legs hip-width apart (or together if that feels more stable). Point toes back; press the tops of the feet lightly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forehead rests on the mat. Arms along your sides, <\/span><b>palms facing down<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (or in), shoulders relaxed.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><b>Execution:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inhale<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Lengthen the crown forward and tailbone back, gently <\/span><b>draw lower belly in and up<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to support the lumbar spine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exhale<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: With the neck long, <\/span><b>lift chest and arms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a few centimetres. Reach fingertips toward heels; <\/span><b>slide shoulder blades down and in<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (away from ears).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Next inhale<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Lift one or both legs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by initiating from the <\/span><b>upper hamstrings and glutes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not from the lower back. Keep length through both legs; big toes gently in line with the heels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold <\/span><b>3\u20135 slow breaths<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Emphasise length over height. Keep the jaw soft and your gaze down\/forward (neutral neck).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exhale to lower<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> slowly. Turn one cheek to the mat, arms relaxed. Take two recovery breaths; repeat 2\u20133 rounds.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Quick teaching cue:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cBelly in, tail long. Inhale lengthen; exhale lift chest and arms. Next inhale, lift legs from the hips, keep the neck long, shoulders away from ears. Breathe; release smoothly.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alignment_Checkpoints\"><\/span><b>Alignment Checkpoints<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Neck:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Back of neck long; no crunching. Gaze slightly forward and down.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shoulders\/Scapulae:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Shoulder blades glide <\/span><b>downward and inward<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; collarbones broad; no \u201chiking\u201d toward ears.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ribcage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lower ribs heavy toward the mat; avoid thrusting them forward aggressively.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lumbar feel:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Even, spacious extension, not a sharp jam. If pinchy, lower and re-organise (see fixes below).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Legs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lift from <\/span><b>upper hamstrings &amp; glutes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not by clamping the low back. Legs straight but not locked.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Core:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gentle lower-belly tone to support the spine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breath:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Smooth, steady, never held.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Variations_Props\"><\/span><b>Variations &amp; Props<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Half Locust: One Leg at a Time<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lift chest + one leg; alternate sides. Easiest on the lower back and great for learning <\/span><b>hip extension<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mechanics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Arms-Back Locust (Classical)<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Arms alongside body, palms down or facing in. Balanced mid-back engagement with minimal shoulder strain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cactus Arms Locust<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Elbows at 90\u00b0, forearms parallel to the floor. Trains <\/span><b>scapular stability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and posterior shoulder strength. If neck\/shoulder sensitive, keep the chest low.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Interlaced Fingers Behind<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Clasp hands behind sacrum; straighten arms and reach back. Increases shoulder opening; watch for rib flare.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strap-Bound Locust<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hold a strap between hands behind you; pull the strap to <\/span><b>encourage scapular retraction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without jamming the shoulders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Block Between Thighs<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Squeeze a foam block high between thighs to <\/span><b>cue inner-leg engagement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and neutral femurs; reduces toe-out and lumbar sway.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Towel\/Blanket Under Lower Ribs or Pelvis<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Helpful if you feel rib tenderness or pubic bone pressure. Allows more comfort while you learn patterning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Forehead on Block<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Keeps the <\/span><b>neck neutral<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and discourages over-extension if you tend to crank the chin up.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_Smart_Fixes\"><\/span><b>Common Mistakes &amp; Smart Fixes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mistake<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>What You See\/Feel<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Fix (Cue\/Prop)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Neck crunch<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chin jutting, jaw clenching<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaze down\/forward; lengthen through the crown; forehead on a low block if needed.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Shoulders hugging ears<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upper traps overworking<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSlide shoulder blades into back pockets.\u201d Use strap-bound or arms-back variation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Low-back pinch<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharp jam at L4\/L5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce height; emphasise belly tone; lift <\/span><b>one leg<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at a time; place hands under hip points for feedback.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Legs splay outward<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toes turn out, glutes gripping<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Block between thighs; cue inner-leg line and long tailbone.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Holding breath<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red face, tension<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Count slow inhales\/exhales; lower slightly to regain steady breath.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Over-using arms<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pushing down to lift<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arms hover; let the <\/span><b>back body<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> do the work.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breathwork_Bandha_Notes\"><\/span><b>Breathwork &amp; Bandha Notes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inhale:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Imagine breath expanding across the ribs; the front body lengthens.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exhale:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gentle <\/span><b>uddiyana<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tone (subtle lower-belly support), collarbones wide, legs stay long.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No retention:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Keep a smooth rhythm; brief holds only if well-tolerated and approved by your teacher\/health professional.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Salabhasana_Fits_in_a_Sequence\"><\/span><b>Where Salabhasana Fits in a Sequence<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25629465 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3925.webp\" alt=\"Where Salabhasana Fits in a Sequence\" width=\"348\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3925.webp 832w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3925-300x174.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3925-768x446.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3925-150x87.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3925-750x435.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Warm-ups (5\u20138 min):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cat\u2013Cow<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (mobilise the spine)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Thread the Needle\/Puppy Pose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (shoulder and thoracic prep)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sphinx<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (gentle thoracic extension)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prone <\/span><b>glute\/hamstring activation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (bend knee, press thigh to mat; alternate)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Build (8\u201312 min):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Half Locust<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (right\/left; 2 rounds)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Full Locust (arms back)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2 rounds, 3\u20135 breaths)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cactus-Arm Locust<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (posterior shoulder focus)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional: <\/span><b>Cobra<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Bhujangasana) to integrate spinal extension with arm support<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Complementary work:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bridge Pose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Setu Bandhasana) for hip extension and front-body opening without prone pressure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prone hamstring curls with strap<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (strength\/coordination)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Counterposes (non-negotiable):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Child\u2019s Pose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Balasana): 5\u20138 breaths<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Supine knees-to-chest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Apanasana)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gentle supine twist<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (to neutralise)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20-Minute_Home_Practice_Featuring_Locust\"><\/span><b>20-Minute Home Practice Featuring Locust<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Centering (1 min):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Belly down, forehead on hands; diaphragmatic breaths.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cat\u2013Cow (2 min)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 <\/span><b>Puppy Pose (1 min)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sphinx (2 \u00d7 5 breaths): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rest between rounds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Half Locust (2 rounds each leg, 3\u20134 breaths)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Full Locust, arms back (2 rounds, 3\u20135 breaths)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cactus-Arm Locust (1\u20132 rounds)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cobra (Low) (1 round, 3\u20134 breaths),<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0optional<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Child\u2019s Pose (1\u20132 min)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Supine twist + Apanasana (2\u20133 min)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Seated breath (1 min):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0slow exhale to ground<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teaching_Different_Bodies_Inclusivity_Lens\"><\/span><b>Teaching Different Bodies (Inclusivity Lens)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Beginners\/Desk Workers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Start with <\/span><b>Sphinx \u2192 Half Locust \u2192 Low Full Locust<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Keep neck neutral, focus on endurance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hypermobile Students:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Limit range; co-contract glutes and abdominals; avoid end-range \u201changing.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Athletes\/Runners:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cue <\/span><b>glute\u2013hamstring initiation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to protect the lumbar spine; add Bridge Pose after.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prenatal:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid prone lying after 1st trimester; choose <\/span><b>supported heart-openers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (bolster under thoracic spine) and <\/span><b>Bridge<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Postnatal (after clearance):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rebuild with Sphinx and Half Locust; watch abdominal pressure; progress gradually.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Neck\/SI Sensitive:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Keep gaze down, reduce height, narrow stance to comfort, and add more counterposes.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Aspiring_Yoga_Teachers_Cueing_Observation_and_Ethics\"><\/span><b>For Aspiring Yoga Teachers: Cueing, Observation, and Ethics<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cue intent, not just shape:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cLengthen before you lift,\u201d \u201cNeck stays long,\u201d \u201cLift from the hips, not the low back.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Observe patterns:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Are students lifting with back muscles or pushing with arms? Are shoulders creeping up? Are legs splaying?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Offer choices:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sphinx, Half Locust, arms-back Locust, cactus arms, strap-bound. Options make classes safer and more inclusive.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Consent-based assists:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ask before touching; use minimal, educational touch (e.g., a tactile cue to lengthen through the crown).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Progress gradually:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Build from basics; let strength and patterning lead depth, not ego or aesthetics.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Language of safety:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cPain-free range,\u201d \u201cSoften if breath gets choppy,\u201d \u201cBack off if you feel compression.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Yoga-TTC.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Yoga-TTC.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25579269\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">free DOWNLOAD yoga ttc roadmap<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_a_Yoga_TTC_Levels_Up_Your_Salabhasana\"><\/span><b>How a Yoga TTC Levels Up Your Salabhasana<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great teachers turn safe mechanics into <\/span><b>repeatable results<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/yoga-teachers-training-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Entri Yoga TTC course<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Decode anatomy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of backbends: spinal curves, scapular mechanics, hip extension, and core synergy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Master progressions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Sphinx \u2192 Half Locust \u2192 Full Locust \u2192 Cobra\/Up-Dog safely, with props and variations for diverse bodies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Design sequences<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (warm-ups, peaks, counterposes) that respect physiology and nervous-system states.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Refine cueing &amp; demos<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for clarity in mixed-level classes (English\/Hinglish\/Tamil classrooms as needed).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Build assessment skills,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0observe, regress, or progress individuals responsibly, online and in person.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gain mentoring &amp; feedback<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so you can teach with confidence, not just copy shapes.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re serious about teaching or deepening your practice, a <\/span><b>structured TTC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> turns information into <\/span><b>embodied skill<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Salabhasana builds strength before depth, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">posterior chain, scapular stability, and core synergy for safer backbends.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Length precedes lift<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: keep neck long, collarbones broad, and ribs integrated to avoid lumbar compression.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Start small<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Sphinx and Half Locust teach patterning; increase height only when breath stays smooth and the lower back feels spacious.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Props are wisdom, not weakness: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">block between thighs, strap behind back, blanket under pelvis\/ribs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Always counterpose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Child\u2019s Pose, Apanasana, gentle twists, and mindful breath to neutralise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Teachers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: cue options, get consent for assists, and progress gradually; clear observation beats aggressive adjustments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Deepen through study<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: a quality <\/span><b>Yoga TTC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (like Entri\u2019s) converts safe technique into confident, inclusive teaching.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/yoga-teachers-training-course\/?utm_source=yoga-teacher-training&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=triangle-pose-trikonasana-exploring-its-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Confident! Join Our Yoga Teacher Training Course!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><b>Final Word<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you treat <\/span><b>Locust Pose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a lesson in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">precision and patience<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rather than a race to lift higher, it becomes a powerful teacher: awakening your back body, refining your breath, and steadying your attention. Practice with curiosity, <\/span><b>choose the variation that serves your spine today<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and let strength build naturally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re ready to share this wisdom with others, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/yoga-teachers-training-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Entri Yoga TTC course<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can turn your careful self-practice into <\/span><b>professional excellence,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0one mindful lift at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"table\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Related Links &quot;}\"><strong>Related Links<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;All About IELTS 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