3. Halasana – Plough Posture
Halasana – Plough Posture (hala – plough)
Practice:
1. Lie supine on the floor with the hands extended along the body and the feet together.
2. Raise the legs up to 90 degree, by keeping the knees straight.
3. Press the palms against floor, raise the trunk by bending the legs towards the head and touch
the toes on the ground.
4. Interlock fingers rest back of head straight.
5. Both legs straight and firm.
6. Stay for 10 to 20 seconds, keep breathing evenly and deeply.
7. By palms support lower the trunk and slowly come back to supine posture.
4. Halasana – Plough Posture
Benefits:
1. Deeply stimulates abdominal organs.
2. Gives good exercise to the thyroid glands.
3. Gives a good stretch to the spinal column, thus it builds a strong and supple supine.