Ardha Halasana {Half Plough Pose}-Steps And Benefits

SANKSRIT NAME: ARDHA HALASANA

ENGLISH NAME: HALF PLOUGH POSE

Ardha literally means half and Hala means plough. It is an intermediate posture to perform Halasana hence it is named as Ardha Halasana.

Technique of Ardha Halasana:

• Lie down in Shavasana (supine position).
• Join the both legs and keep your hand with the thighs.
• Slowly breathe in and raise the leg perpendicular to the ground keeping the knee straight.
• Hold in the breathe and stay in this position as long as possible.
• Breathe out and bring back your legs.
• Come back to the normal position and relax for a while.
• Repeat the same for 3 to 5 times.

The above mentioned technique can also be performed only with a single one after the other.

Benefits of Ardha Halasana:

• Improves digestion and appetite.
• Improve blood circulation.
• Strengthens the thigh muscles and calf muscles.
• Helpful to reduce abdomen fat and lose weight.
• Stimulates the abdominal organs.

Therapeutic application of Ardha Halasana:

• Indigestion
• Constipation
• Obesity
• Urinary disorders

Contraindications:

People suffering from any cardiac problem, back pain, high blood pressure should avoid this practice.