The word Shalabhasana comes from the Sanskrit word “Shalabh” meaning locust or grasshopper, a type of insect that lives on the ground.
A locust cannot move in reverse nor move sideways, only moving forward. Always moving forward, always open to change and not about to repeat the same mistakes by going backward. We only need to think about this for a little to recognize the spiritual lessons involved.
Mounted on the wall, this textured piece becomes a visual mantra – an encouragement to rise from passivity and reconnect with the physical self. It evokes the posture it is named after (the yoga “locust pose”), often used to awaken dormant energy and strengthen the body’s back and core.
In an age of prolonged sitting and mental fatigue, Shalabhasana is a quiet reminder: movement is healing, and caring for the body is not optional – it is sacred.
Namaste!
181x75x4 cm
acrylic, various textile on plastic panels