My theme for this year’s #atozchallenge is – 26 Yogasana. So brace yourself for 26 days of stretching, backbends and inversions, as I take you along my upside down evenings, sincerely hoping that you will find these posts helpful 🙂
Halasana or Plow Pose
Plow pose or Halasana is an inversion that stretches the shoulders and the back. I find this extremely relaxing and love the stretch I feel at the back. Do not over stretch if your toes can’t reach the floor, there’s a high risk of pinching the nerve or straining the neck. Breath normally and move slowly, controlling the motion of the body.
Apart from making you feel good in the shoulders, Halasana stimulates the Thyroid gland and helps in improving immunity.
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Disclaimer: I am not an Instructor or Yoga teacher, only a regular Hatha Yoga practitioner who is passionate about fitness. I am writing this series to detail my learning and experience during the practice. Please consult a Physician/Doctor before starting any exercise regime as some of the poses might contradict with your existing medical issues, for example injuries related to spinal cord, knee, ankle, wrists, neck, medical conditions like Migraine, Diabetics, Asthma etc.
Stay Strong and Humble! Namaste 🙂
Previous Posts:
A: Always Stretch – Anjaneyasana
B: Being a Wannabe Crow
C: Chakrasana
D: Dandasana
E: Eight Angle Pose
F: Fallen Angel Pose
G: Garudasana
H: Handstand
I : Inversion
J: Janu Sirsasana
K: Koundiyasana
L : Lord of the Dance
M: Mermaid Pose
N: Navasana
O : Ostrich Pose
Yes I can do it
It doesn’t look so simple to me. I am a bit hesitant and scared of pulling ALL the muscles in my body. How much time did you need in your yoga journey to reach the point of being able to do this aasan with ease? I am curious.
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Ok, I’m glad I can do at least one of the aasans shared by you 😀
Yes, I can plow. Although it has been a couple of years since I last tried it. But I admire your perfection 🙂
With your kind of expertise it sounds so easy….
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I think I will surely twist my neck or back if I do it now. But no harm in trying;)
I think we used do this as kids but for fun. Never knew then that was a yogasana then.
This pose was a big challenge when i used to practice yoga before. I wouldn’t be able to extend my back and my hip joint was stiff. As the years went by, I was still pretty reluctant to practice this pose because it didn’t come naturally at all
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hehehe, I probably could do that when i was 12!
I can only do this halfway through. However, I haven’t tried it in a long time. Not sure if I can do even halfway through with the kind of weight I have put on recently. 🙁
I can do this one Raj but not to the perfection you exhibit in your pic love ❤
I could do the ‘Halasana’ until last year. Now its the abs that act as a hurdle. Need to improve my flexibility and attempt the whole thing soon again. Yes, I too love the stretch on the back in this one.
Very helpful. Thanks for sharing.
This I can do partially! Not all the way, though. That will take some serious persistence and effort. But I am very keen to start asap seeing your posts now 🙂
Yay! This I can! I find I get excited when I can dance one of the asanas 🙂