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Halāsana

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Hala means a plough.  The final pose resembles a plough, hence the name.

Technique:
  • Perform sarvāngāsana.
  • Release the chin lock, lower the trunk slowly take the legs over the head and resting the upper side of the toes on the floor.
  • Press the back with the hands until it cones perpendicular to the ground.
  • Stretch the arms on the floor in the opposite direction to the legs.
  • Remain in this pose for about 1 to 5 minutes with normal breathing.
  • Come to sarvāngāsana and gradually slide down the legs to the floor and relax.

Benefits:
  • The abdominal organs gets rejuvenated.
  • This is preparatory pose for Paschimottanasana.
  • It activates the thyroid glands and reduces obesity
  • It is beneficial in indigestion, dysentery, gas constipation, spleen and liver disorders and heart disease.
  • It activates the pancreas and reduces diabetes

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