Once the muscles in your back have relaxed a bit, you can go for the full Locust Pose.

Start with the same firm foundation on the ground through your hips and core. Lift your chest and arms up with an inhale, palms facing down.

Exhale and lift your legs up, powerfully extending them out through the toes, but keep your buttocks relaxed.

Stay here for a couple of breaths, or interlace your fingers and clasp the heels of your hands together to move even deeper into this backbend.

Stay for three breaths in either variation, then slowly release back down.