International Yoga Day 2020: Halasana Yoga Pose Helps Reduce Belly Fat, Strengthens Back Bone

Yoga se he hoga! Yoga is becoming one of the biggest fitness trends across the world. International Yoga Day is just around the corner and we thought of talking about Yoga asanas or poses. Each and every Yoga pose has some benefit or the other. Today, we will talk about Halasana or plow pose. 

Halasana has a lot of benefits for your overall health. This yoga pose is best for those who wish to reduce their belly fat. A lot of Bollywood celebs are Yoga freaks and this one asana is always a part of their Yoga schedule for its amazing benefits. 

How To Do Halasana?

Like you see in the picture, begin with lying flat on your back. Keep your arms on the sides. Your palms should face downwards. Lift your feet off the ground using the core muscles. Your legs should be at 90-degree angle. 

Your hips should be off the floor. Take your legs to 180-degree angle. Your toes are to be placed over your head. Hold this position for one minute. Keep exhaling. Release the pose, slowly bring back your legs. 

Tips To Keep In Mind While Doing Halasana

• You shouldn't be doing halasana if you are pregnant. 
• You should not perform the advanced version of this pose if you don't have prior experience. 
• People who have diarrhea, menstruation or neck injury should not practice this asana. 
• Those suffering from high blood pressure and asthma should practice this asana under supervision. 
• Never practice this asana after eating. Your stomach should be empty.

Benefits Of Plow Pose Or Halasana

1. This asana is great for the digestive system. It improves your digestion and that further promotes your overall health.

2. By regulating the metabolism, plow pose helps in weight loss. 

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3. Because of the position of the asana, it is great for your back. It makes your spinal cord flexible. It is great for anyone who suffers from back pain. 

4. Doing ths yoga pose also helps in relieving the symptoms of menopause. 

5. People suffering from diabetes should do this asana because it helps in regulating the blood sugar level of the body. 

6. This asana also helps in curing backache and headaches. 

7. It helps in removing toxins from the urinary and digestive tracts. 

Practicing halasna regularly helps in increasing blood flow in your body. It helps to release stress from your body. It also helps in calming the nervous system. For more Yoga related stories, stay tuned to HerZindagi.