PLOUGH POSE IN YOGA

Articles In This Section:

· BASICS OF ASANAS

· SETTING A TIME FOR YOGA

· %DEATH POSE IN YOGA

· RAISED LEGS POSTURE IN YOGA

· SIMPLE POSE IN YOGA

· PERFECT POSE IN YOGA

· BUDDHA POSE IN YOGA

· DIFFICULT POSTURES IN YOGA

· REVERSE POSTURE IN YOGA

· SUPINE POSE IN YOGA

· SHOULDER STAND IN YOGA

· ENTIRE BODY STRETCH IN YOGA

· STANDING POSITION IN YOGA

· STOMACH LIFT IN YOGA

· ABDOMINAL EXERCISE IN YOGA

· ARDJA-MATSYENDRASANA POSE IN YOGA

· TWISTING POSTURE POSE IN YOGA

· BOIV POSTURE IN YOGA

· COBRA POSE IN YOGA

· POSTERIOR STRETCH IN YOGA

· PLOUGH POSE IN YOGA

· HALASANA POSE IN YOGA

· HEADSTAND FOR YOGA GETTING READY

· NEXT STEP IN THE HEADSTAND POSE FOR YOGA

· HEADSTAND POSE FOR YOGA

· FINAL STEP FOR THE HEADSTAND POSE IN YOGA

Do this exercise only once each period, being careful to maintain rhythmic motion. Maximum benefit is obtained by pulling the body a bit further each time.

Therapeutic Value: This Deep Contraction has the opposite effect of that based on Bhujangasana. The abdominal muscles are vigorously contracted and massaged; the spine is stretched the opposite way; the liver squeezed; the sex gland and the nerves at the base of the back are toned up. The posterior muscles, which are seldom properly exercised, are thoroughly stretched. Practiced in conjunction with Bhujangasana, this asana makes for physical rejuvenation, and also stimulates the kidneys and pancreas. It is especially recommended for women, since it invigorates the pelvic region and keeps abdominal muscles under control, melting away any surplus fat.

21. Halasana, or the Plough Pose:

Method: Lie flat on your back with legs stretched out. Keeping the knees stiff, raise the legs to an angle of thirty degrees. Hold this position for five seconds, then raise the legs another thirty degrees. Again hold for five seconds. Now raise them until they are in a vertical position, hold for two seconds, then slowly swing them over your head until the tips of your toes touch the floor behind your head. Be careful at all times to keep the knees stiff and the palms of your hands flat on the floor, arms straight.