A variation of the Halasana

The Halasana is known as the Plough pose. We have presented a way in which this pose could be performed some months ago. This is a variation of the asana.

Step 1: Lie flat on your back. Bend your legs at the knees and lie with the soles resting on the mat. Your legs should be close together.

Your hands should be stretched on either side of your body and resting on the mat with the palms facing down and lying on the mat. Inhale and hold your breath for about three seconds. Exhale.

Step 2: Stay in this pose for about five seconds and concentrate on your breathing pattern. This will help to improve your concentration. Now bring your hands beneath your knees and thighs and clasp them together at the elbows.

Lift your head and neck area slightly during this process. Stay in this pose for about two seconds.

Step 3: Try to keep your legs stretched out straight over your head.

Step 4: Bring your legs above your head. Try to rest them on the ground above your head.

Step 5: Place your hands on either side of your body on your hips. Now move your feet slightly towards the left side. Stay in this pose for a few seconds and then move them slightly towards the right side.

Step 6: Now bring both feet towards the area right above your head.

Lift your left leg with the toes pointing upwards while resting your right leg on the ground above your head. Be in this pose for a few seconds. Now bring your left leg back down over your head and perform the same asana to the right leg.

Relax from the asana.

Benefits of the asana

* Improves flexibility of the spine

* Good for blood circulation to the face and thus improves the complexion

* Improves digestion

* Stops stomach bulging

* Strengthens stomach muscles, hamstrings and neck muscles

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