1. Halasana (Plough pose)
Steps for Pose
• Lie down on the floor with your back and place your hands by your side
Palms facing downwards.
• Slowly lift your legs keeping it at right angle to the floor.
• Continue lifting your legs further as you bend it backwards over your head such that your toes are touching the ground beyond your head.
• Once that you have lifted your legs as far as comfortable, now press your chin against your throat.
• To retain this posture for long, support your back with your elbows on the ground.
• Breathe normally as long as you hold this posture.
• Return to your original position and repeat again.
How It Works
Halasana is one of the restorative poses that isusually performed near the end of the practice. It is also an inversion. Thus, it has beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system and the flow of cerebral spinal fluid.
Benefits
Helps to strengthen the digestive system.
Reduces stress, fatigue and calm brain.
Promotes alertness and flexible spine.