Halasana

 

 Starting position—Lie flat on back on the carpet, stretching both the hands above the head.

 

1.     Lift both the legs up straight to an angle of 45 till the feet are sighted,

2.     Lift them further to a perpendicular position.

3.     Lift the lumber region and bend the legs over and hold them about 45 cms. above the ground (while lifting the lumber portion support the part with both the palms of hands or keep a roll of bed behind the back to get to position easily). Keep the head on the ground and move the knees over the chest.

4.     Take the legs further down, but do not put them down on the ground. (Move both the legs together to the right and left sides. Knees should be straight).

5.     Lift legs slowly about 45 cms.

6.     Put the back fully on the ground and keep legs in perpendicular position.

7.     Move the legs down to an angle of 45.

8.     Move the legs further down to the ground and come to original position.

 

Duration of this Asana 3 minutes.

 

Benefits

 

Gives required flexibility to the spinal column. Improves functioning of liver, and other glands in throat and abdomen. Corrects ailments of lumber, Spinal column, back, neck, and legs. Corrects acidity, diabetes, flatulence, hydrocele, etc.