How to do Halasana (Plough Pose) - Its Benefits and Precautions, Contraindications.
Halasana is derived from Sanskrit words “Hala” means “Plough” and “asana” means “pose”.
It is very apt, as the body resembles a plough, when you are in the final pose. It is a farming tool, used in Indian agriculture. It is considered as an intermediate level stretching, as well as inversion pose. Many proponents of yoga, also call it an extension of Sarvangasana.
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How To Do It?
⦁ Start from the supine position, with the arms laid alongside the body and palms facing downwards. You have to bend the knees and kick and rock the legs up and back, bringing the bent knees to the forehead and placing the hands under the hips.
⦁ Slowly, as you exhale, straighten your knees to get into the proper posture. Keep your torso lifted from the floor and your legs fully extended.
⦁ Inhale, and draw your chin away from your sternum and soften your throat opening, with the shoulders pressing into the ground with the upper arms to create more lift.
⦁ You can also achieve the chin lock.
⦁ Clasp the hands behind your back and gently squeeze the shoulder blades together. You may also slide the arms over your head and grab the toes.
⦁ Maintain the position for 4-10 counts depending on your level of comfort.
⦁ Finally, exhale and release your legs and take them back to the original position.
⦁ Return to supine position once again.
⦁ Repeat a few times.
Benefits of the Halasana (Plough Pose)
⦁ When you perform the pose, your back muscles are also stretched and strengthened as well.
⦁ It also boosts the blood flow to the spine.
⦁ As it increases blood circulation, you will also be able to get rid of diabetes.
⦁ It also helps to prevent back pain, shoulder pain, and neck pain.
⦁ If you do this asana on a regular basis, your body’s flexibility will increase.
⦁ It also tones the abdominal muscles.
⦁ It also nourishes the cervical neck muscles.
⦁ Your stress and stiffness will vanish, when you start doing this asana on a regular basis.
⦁ Your reproductive organs also get a good massage.
⦁ Your metabolism will also improve.
⦁ It releases negative emotions.
⦁ Your thigh muscles and the leg muscles in general will become more flexible.
Contraindications
⦁ If you are suffering from slipped disc, or Sciatica, you must not practice the asana.
⦁ If you suffer from any stomach ailments, you must not do the asana.
⦁ If you are pregnant or having your menstrual cycle, then you should avoid this asana.
⦁ If you have an enlarged spleen or liver, you must not do this asana.
⦁ If you suffer from high blood pressure or migraine, you must not practice this asana.
⦁ If you have Glaucoma, you must not do this asana.
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