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Halasana

हलासन / Plough Pose

September 25, 2024

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Introduction to the Asana

The Sanskrit name is derived from Hala (हला) meaning plough and asana (आसन) meaning posture or seat.

Benefits
  • Strengthens and tones the spinal cord and the back muscles.
  • Highly therapeutic when suffering from headache, backache, insomnia and sinusitis.
  • Boosts blood circulation and the immune system.
  • Helps manage diabetes.
  • Helps to boost the functioning of thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary and adrenal glands.
  • Aids to cure asthma and bronchitis.
  • Helps to improve the digestive system & get rid of constipation.
  • Helps to reduce stress and fatigue.
  • Reduce belly fat.
  • Helps women deal with menopause symptoms.
  • Helps in calming the brain and relieves stress.
  • Healthy growth of hair.
Steps to perform the Asana: Halasana
  • Lie down on the surface of the floor in the supine position. Keep your arms beside the body and put your palms facing down.
  • As you inhale, use your abdominal muscles to lift your feet off the floor, raising your legs vertically at a 90-degree angle.
  • Continue to breathe normally and support your hips and back with your hands, lifting them off the ground.
  • Allow your legs to sweep at a 180-degree angle over your head till your toes touch the floor.
  • Your back should be perpendicular to the floor.
  • Hold this pose and let your body relax more and more with each steady breath.
  • After a few seconds of resting in this pose, you may gently bring your legs down on exhalation.
Common Misalignments / (Mistakes)
  • Holding inversions for too long.
  • Placing too much weight on the spinal column can strain your neck.
  • Not holding the core muscle tightly.
Contraindication / Cautions
  • Avoid in case of any injured cervical or hamstring muscles.
  • Avoid in case of weak legs and weak hamstring muscles.
  • Avoid in case of sciatica, slipped disc, or cervical Spondylitis.
  • Avoid in case of abdominal injuries or hernia.
  • Avoid if suffering from an enlarged thyroid, spleen, or liver.
  • Avoid if suffering from blood pressure, or frequent headaches.
  • Avoid during pregnancy and menstruation.
  • Avoid in case of sinus, ear or eye issues.
Additional Details :
  • Another Name of AsanaPlow pose
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