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Sunday, May 1, 2011

Halasana,Plough pose-Variations in Sarvangasana

The name comes from the Sanskrit words hala meaning "plow" and asana meaning "posture" or "seat".

Halasana is a cultural asana deriving its name from Hala, meaning `plough` in Sanskrit, and alleivates the symptoms of backacke, headache, insomnia and sinusitis.

This pose can put significant strain on the cervical spine, which does not normally undergo this type of stress, and can cause injury if not performed properly.
As alternatives, simply lying on the back and raising the legs into a hamstring stretch, or doing a seated forward bend may be appropriate.


Positions:


Benefits :
* If there is a complaint of Dyspepsia or constipation, it can be corrected by the practice of this Asana.
* The practice of this Asana is also useful in certain types of diabetes.
* Calms the brain.
* Stimulates the abdominal organs and the thyroid gland.
* Stretches the shoulders and spine.
* Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause.
* Reduces stress and fatigue.
* Therapeutic for backache, headache, infertility, insomnia, sinusitis.
* Since the spine is stretched fully in a curve, it becomes more elastic and its overall functioning is improved.
* All the muscles from toes to waist are also stretched helping improvement in the functioning of veins.
* This asana is also useful for gastric troubles, digestion problems.


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