
Description:
Among all the other forms of Hatha Yoga, Halasana is said to be one of the best asanas. The posture of this particular asana involves some unique qualities which are said to be very beneficial for the human body.
English Name: Plough Posture
Procedure:
1. Lie down flat on the floor, with your heels and toes together; keep your back straight, breathe normally and rest your palms on the ground.
2. Now start inhaling and very slowly raise both your legs upward so that they make a 90-degree angle with your body. During the process, both your palms need to be on the floor.
3. After reaching the vertical position, start exhaling and lower your legs slowly towards the head area and make them touch the floor.
4. Try and keep your knees straight with your hands still stretched out on the ground.
5. Exhale and inhale normally and retain the posture for one minute before coming back to your original position.
Benefits:
1. Activates, energizes and nourishes the sex glands.
2. This asana is believed to possess medicinal powers and cures impotency, lack of sexual power and frigidity.
3. Halasana activates the spinal cord and is said to be very beneficial for headaches, tonsillitis, thyroid gland, liver, spleen and the kidneys.
Contradictions:
This asana needs to be done very carefully. Bend your legs as far as possible and as long as you can do it comfortably. Do not force yourself to do it. If you are suffering from any kind of spine related problems, do consult your physician before practicing Halasana.
Labels: Abdomen, Asanas, Back Pain, Brain, Constipation, Fatigue, Headache, Infertility, Insomnia, Menopause, Shoulders, Sinusitis, Spine, Stress, Thyroid