HAL ASHAN(The Plough )In this asana the spine is stretched fully in a curve. It becomes more elastic and its overall functioning is improved. Like in Sarvangasana Jalandhar Bandha is performed and the same advantages are achieved.
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
Description of the asana
- Lie down on your back with your legs together and your palms on your sides.
- Inhale & raise your legs up.
- Exhale first and then inhale.
- Bring your hips up off the floor.
- Support your back with your hand, keeping your elbows as close to one another as possible.
- Without bending your knees, exhale and bring your legs down behind your head.
- If you cannot yet touch the floor with your feet, keep on breathing in this position.
- If your feet comfortably reach the floor, walk them as far behind your head possible.
- With your feet curled under, push your torso up and your heels back.
- Now clasp your hands together.
- Breathe slowly and deeply.
Caution
Avoid jerks or speedy movements as it might cause some injury to the backbone. So the movements should be controlled at every stage of this asana.
People suffering from spleen ,lever complaints, breathing difficulties, hernia or are having nasal congestion should do this asana after consulting Yoga expert.
