middle level

• shoulders away from ears
• chest up
• push shoulder blades aside, expanding the back
• do not clench the lower back
• tailbone towards the heels
• tuck the pelvis
• thighs inward
• quadriceps active
• feet together heels up
• extend the legs, feet active
• abdomen in

Salabhasana is a strength-building pose for strengthening the back of the body. It's important to perform the pose using muscle strength, avoiding using momentum to lift the legs and torso. Avoid overstraining the lower back and avoid tensing the shoulders. Entry and exit from the pose should be smooth.