Halasana (Plow Pose / Plough Pose) — Overview — for Yoga Teachers, Yoga Therapists, Health & Wellness Coaches, Holistic Healthcare Providers
About this Asana Digest
Poses
Halasana (Plow), and related poses such as Supta Konasana (Sleeping Angle), Ardha Halasana (Half Plow), Parsva Halasana (Sideways or Twisted Plow), Karnapidasana (Ear Pressure), Urdhva Padmasana (Upward Lotus) and Pindasana (Embryo)
Objective
Become knowledgeable about the pose and review detailed teaching considerations.
Description
Explain the Sanskrit naming; contraindications and cautions; associated benefits and typical effects; instructions and cues for setting up and practicing the pose; variations to meet particular intentions and needs; and more teaching considerations.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Asana Digests focus in on teaching specific poses. Please be aware of the groundwork and teaching support here: Asana Category – Inversions.
Halasana
ha-LAW-suh-nuh
“hala” = plow
Plow Pose
Parsva Halasana
Sideways (or Twisted) Plow Pose
Karnapidasana
“karna” = ear
“pida” = pressure
Ear Pressure Pose
Heart of the Pose
- Stretches Spine
- Mild Inversion
Sequencing
Sequencing considerations for Halasana are included with those for Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand) here
Notes
- Often used as finishing pose to help prepare for relaxation, pranayama and meditation
- A mild inversion with heart above head
- See Contraindications and Cautions for many important considerations
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