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The name comes from the Sanskrit words hala (हला) meaning "plow" and asana (आसन) meaning "posture" or "seat".
== Description Technique==# Lying on the floor in a supine position, with the arms alongside the body and palms facing down, bend the knees and kick and rock the legs up and back, bringing the bent knees to the forehead and placing the hands under the hips.# Slowly, as you exhale, straighten your knees to attain the proper posture. Keep your torso perpendicular to the floor and your legs fully extended.# Inhale, draw your chin away from your sternum and soften your throat opening up the shoulders and pressing into the ground with the upper arms to create lift.# To feel the complete benefits of the pose, move the legs as further from the head as possible. At this stage one achieves a chin lock. At this point pressure is put on the thyroid glands.# Interlace the fingers of your hands behind your back and gently squeeze the shoulder blades together. You may also slide the arms over your head and grab your toes.# Maintain the position and your breathing for 4-10 counts depending on your level of comfort.# Finally, exhale as you slowly and easily retrieve your legs from behind your back and place them perpendicular to the mat.# Return to supine position once again.# Repeat 3-4 times.<ref name="Technique"/>
==Effects==*Stretches all Strengthens and opens up the neck, shoulders, abs and back muscles .* Stimulates the abdominal organs and ligament in thyroid gland.* Calms the practitioner's calves nervous system and thighs, resulting in greater leg flexibilityreduces stress and fatigue.*Therapeutic for leg crampsHelps relieve symptoms of menopause.*Stimulates the practitioner's thyroid, parathyroid, throat, lungs gland and abdominal organsstrengthens the immune system.*Helps relieve gas tone the legs and stretches out the shoulders and upperspine.<ref name="Effects"/lower back pain or discomfort> ==Related Asanas==*Promotes good digestion[[Salamba Sarvangasana]]*Stretches [[Setu Bandha Sarvangasana]] ==Special requisites== ==Initial practice notes==As a beginner, you might overstretch your neck when you get into this asana. The goal must be to push down the practitioner's tops of your shoulders to support your back and spinelift your shoulders a little towards your ear.<ref name="Initial practice notes"/> ==References== <references> <ref name="Technique">[https://arogyayogaschool.com/blog/health-benefits-of-halasana-the-plough-pose-benefits/ "Methodology"]</ref> <ref name="Initial practice notes">[http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/halasana-plow-pose/#Beginner’sTip "Beginers tips"]</ref> <ref name="Effects">[https://thehealthorange.com/stay-fit/yoga/how-to-do-halasana-plow-pose-in-7-steps-its-benefits/ "Benefits"]</ref> </references> ==External Links==* [https://eyogaguru.com/halasana-plow-pose-yoga-benefits/ Halasana on eyogaguru.com]*Therapeutic for menopause, infertility, insomnia, headache [https://www.sarvyoga.com/halasana-plow-pose-steps-and sinusitis-benefits/ Halasana on sarvyoga.com]*Relieves stress and fatigue [https://food.ndtv.com/health/halasana-the-miracle-pose-that-helps-reduce-blood-pressure-1418381 Halasana on food.ndtv.com]
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