Yoga Exercise

Halasana is a valuable form of asana which has its own uniqueness and excellent benefits. In other words, it is an extremely forward bending exercise which is also popularly known as Plough postures.  However, this asana is to be performing to promote the flexibility and strength in all the regions of the neck and back. This pose can put significant strain on the cervical spine, which does not normally undergo this type of stress, and can cause injury if not performed properly.

How to Do:

Method:

• First, lie flat on the back with your body stretched and straight out.
• Next. Bring the toes and heels together.
• Put the palms on the floor and keep them close to the body on booth sides.
• However, now stretch-out the toes, legs and inhale and simultaneously raise both heads upwards till they come to a vertical position.
• Next start exhale and simultaneously lowering the legs towards the head area and try to touch the floor in front of the head with the toes.
• Go only as far as possible for you. After exhaling and keep breathing normally till the whole posture is completed.
• Remain in this position for about 8 seconds.
• Start returning the back to the floor.
• Let the back roll down on the floor inch by inch.
• This should be done very slowly and smoothly.
• Keep the legs and toes quite tight all along during the returning phase.
• Now you have completed one round of this posture and relax for 6 to 8 seconds.

Benefits:

• It calms the brain.
• It stimulates the thyroid gland and abdominal organs.
• It reduces the fatigue and the stress.
• It helps in relieving the symptoms of menopause.
• It stretches the spine and shoulder.
• Next, the practice of this Asana is also useful in certain types of diabetes.

Remember:

• Do not bend your legs at the knees while raising them up.
• Do not raise the legs by giving any jerk.
• After reaching the angle of 90° go ahead carefully with a balancing weight. Sometimes due to gravitational force, the legs may fall backward on the ground with jerk, therefore, control you according to it.
• While stretching the legs backward balance your weight on the hands and also while returning use hands for balancing your weight.
• Do not forcibly stretch your legs if they are not in a position to touch the ground. Stretch them as far as they are stretched easily. Maintain it.
• Gradual practice will make body capable of moving forward and flexibility will be developed.