Plough Pose, Halasana
Day 21 of the #wildloveadvent yoga challenge
Plough pose! What a treat! With lots of inversion variations this can be a great go to pose to actually induce sleep, by allowing the hips to be higher than the heart, the upper body rests and the mind gets a good opportunity to remind the nervous system it can relax. Halasana, energetically connects us to the Manipura (Solar Plexus) and the Vishuddhi Chakra (Throat). The Manipura (Solar Plexus) is linked to the digestive fire and relates to self-esteem, balance, and strength. The Vishuddhi Chakra (Throat) influences communication, self-expression, willpower, and choice. Practicing this posture stretches the spine, boosts digestion, improves flexibility, fortifies spinal nerves, and enhances the performance of the sympathetic nervous system (Rest and relaxation response). Shall we get started?
Start with lying down on the floor with feet close to each other and arms relaxed closed to your body. Remain here with few breaths and bring the body at ease.
With a deep breath raise both feet upto 90 degree and exhale. With both hands hold the toes of the feet and raise the head and begin to do slow breathing in order to get the back and neck ready for the main Pose.
As you exhale reach more for the toes and bring the head or forehead closer to the knees or legs and feel the stretch at the neck and shoulders. This pose is essential before you get down to the main Halasana. This brings the neck muscles and shoulder muscles ready for the pose as a lot of stress will be felt when the entire body is in Halasana.
Slowly after a few breaths release the neck and bring the head down and with the support of the hands bring the legs higher up raising the lower back off the floor.
With one deep breath pick the entire lower body and take it far behind your head trying to reach for the floor with your toes. Exhale completely and relax the breath in this position. The lower body moves with the support of the wrists at the lower back and hip.
As you get comfortable, try and breath and move the legs deeper backwards trying not to put the pressure on the neck. To enjoy this pose one must practice keeping the neck and shoulder at ease. This comes with practice and the more the breathing is slow and rhythmic the more one can stay in this position.
Using the arms and wrists give the lower back the support to remain in the position, but ensure not to push the back.
Ensure the focus is on the spine too as you breath and stretch.
With deep inhalation bring the knees up and toes up from the floor and with the support of the hands at the lower back and hip , bring the legs slowly up and down with full exhalation.Place the legs down along with the hip and lower back on to the floor and keep the knees bent and relax.
Remain with the feet on the floor with knees bent ensuring the entire spine is touching the floor and relax with deep breathing.
After a few breaths continue the practice of the pose and try and hold it longer with ease.
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All my love, V
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