Gujarat State Yog Board

Floor Asanas

Laying on the Back

Ardhahalasana Half plough posture

‘Ardha’ means half and ‘Hala’ means plough. This posture is known as Ardha Halāsana because in its final position, the body resembles half the shape of an Indian plough.

Sthiti:

How to perform

Take supine position, keep hands besides the body and palms resting on the ground.

Inhale, slowly raise your legs together without bending knees and bring them up to 90° angle from the ground.

The body from hips to shoulder should be kept straight.

Maintain this position comfortably for 10-30 seconds with normal breathing.

Exhale, slowly bring the legs down to the ground without lifting the head.

Relax in Śhavāsana.

Benefits

This āsana relieves constipation, beneficial for Hypertensive patients but needs to be practiced under supervision.

Precautions while performing

Those who have lumbosacral (lower back) pain should not perform with both legs together. Avoid this practice in case of abdominal injuries, hernia, etc.

Pawanmuktasana The wind releasing posture

Ardhahalasana Half plough posture

Setu Bandhasana The bridge posture

Shavasana The corpse/dead body posture

Gujarat State Yog Board,
Fourth Floor, Block No. 3,
Karmayogi Bhavan, Gandhinagar

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