Halasana keeps the spine
flexible. Flexible spine is key to a youthful
mind and body. Halasana is intensive forward
bending. It promotes the health and flexibility
of the neck and back. The word hala means
a plough. The posture resembles a plough
and thus derives its name
Benefits
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Physical:
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Releases tension
from cervical and shoulder region of the
body
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Relieves indigestion and
constipation by gently massaging the internal
organs.
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Improves functions of the
spleen, liver and intestines.
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Stretches the pelvic region.
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Mental:
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Relieves insomnia.
Techniques: 1. Lie supine on the ground keeping,
arms stretched above the head, palm facing
upwards and both the arms parallel to each
other resting on the ground, legs together.
2. Inhale and slowly raise both the legs,
keeping the knees straight up to go at right
angles to the ground.
3. Taking the support of both the palms
and elbows by taking them by the side of
waist, lift your buttocks and trunk up so
as to take both the legs parallel to the
ground. (Do this action as you exhale)
4. Rest and support the back with the palms
and keep it at right angles to the ground,
keep the chin well set in the suprasternal
hollow.
5. Gradually try to touch your toes to the
floor. Maintain this final posture as long
as you can comfortably maintain.
6. As you slowly return, lift both the legs
up, first bringing them parallel to ground
and then gradually withdraw support from
your waist to touch the back to the floor.
Here, both the legs continue at 90 degree
angle to the ground.
7. Slowly bring the legs down to the initial
lying down position.
