Halasana (Plow Pose)

Halasana (Plow Pose)

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Halasana (Plow Pose) 

In Sanskrit “Hala” means “Plow” and ‘asana‘ ‘means ‘pose‘. So it is known as Halasana (Plow pose). In this position body shows the shape of the Plow. This pose gives flexibility to spine as well as strengthens the back muscles.  The steps and benefits of Halasana (Plow Pose) as follows.


Steps for Halasana 

1. Lie on your back. Join the legs together. Relax the whole body (Shavasana position).
3. Keep the palm flat on the ground. Keep breathing normally.
4. While exhaling press the palm on ground and raise both the legs upwards straight then try to touch the ground just behind.
5. Breathe slowly and hold the posture for several minutes (1-2 minutes).
6. Now slowly release the pose to return to Shavasana.
7. Repeat this for 3-5 times.

Note: For maximum benefits Practice Bhujangasana immediately after Halasana (Plow Pose)


Benefits of Halasana (Plow Pose)

• Improves digestion and appetite.
• Effective in Weight Loss.
• Strengthens the abdominal muscles.
• Beneficial for diabetic people. Those people should do this regularly.
• It helps to make spinal cord strong and flexible.
• Cures the symptoms of menopause.
• It helps to reduce stress.
• It normalizes blood-glucose level and stimulates the internal organs.
• It stimulates the reproductive organs.

Precaution for Halasana

• Those suffering from hernia, slipped disc, sciatica, arthritis of the neck,  high blood pressure or any serious back problem, should not do practice halasana.
• Should practice under expert supervision. In days of periods women should not practice this asana.
• Pregnant women should not practice halasana.