By: Zorana Jagodić |
Halasana - yoga exercise that reveals the “hidden inner treasure" |
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One of the positions often performed with Sarvangasana is plough or Halasana.
Symbolically, the plough is as a means of labor represented in the myths and traditional stories of many nations of the world.
In the Ramayana, plough symbolizes the tool for detecting "hidden inside treasure."
Regular exercise Halasana nourishes and rejuvenates the body.
This position assists in the development and strengthening of the thoracic and lumbar spine by increasing circulation and flexibility.
In addition, it releases tension in the neck and throat and reduces the accumulation of mucus in the sinuses and respiratory system.
Gymnast gradually manages to extend and regulate the breath via this position.
Halasana has a calming and restorative effect on the sympathetic nervous system.
Furthermore, it helps to balance the secretion of hormones epinephrine and thyroxine and enhances the elimination of toxins from the digestive and urinary tracts.
Due to the location of inversion, Halasana promotes mental clarity and increases vitality.
How to properly perform Halasana
Many yoga teachers adapt this asana to a physical shape and flexibility of the individual.
At the beginning, it is necessary to properly warm up.
If you estimate that you are not ready for full Halasana, put a small stool or a box under your feet that will reduce flexing back that occurs by performing a complete Halasana.
This will reduce the stress on your back, and when you feel confident in your back muscles, try performing this asana in full motion.
Suppose you will go into this asana after you finish the position of a candle.
From the position of a candle, slowly exhale to twist the hips and lower your legs toward your head until your toes touch the floor.
Hold your torso vertically to the ground, and do not bend your legs at the knees.
Once you have your toes relied on the surface or under, lift the upper leg and shoulder blades toward the ceiling. Continue to draw your chin away from the chest in order to relax the throat.
Relying on the upper arm, continue to push the rear of the torso towards the ceiling.
Stay in this position for 1-5 minutes, depending on how you feel.
When you want to get out of this position, place your hands on you back and while exhaling extend legs towards the ceiling and then slowly return them to the floor.
During the Halasana concentrate on abdominal pole and try to relax the back muscles while being careful to keep proper breathing.
To whom is Halasana recommended to
Like most yoga position, this asana calms and reduces feelings of stress and depression. Therefore, it is particularly recommended for people under a lot of emotional and physical stress.
In addition, Halasana stimulates the thyroid gland and the digestive organs.
This yoga posture helps to stretch your shoulders and spine, and is recommended for pain in these regions due to poor posture.
Halasana helps women to tolerate the symptoms of menopause.
Halasana is often recommended for:
- back pain
- stress
- headaches
- infertility
- insomnia
- sinusitis
Halasana is not recommended in the following cases:
- diarrhea
- menstruation
- neck injury
- high blood pressure
- asthma
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