intermediate

Plow Pose

Halasana

hah-LAH-sah-nah

A cooling inversion that stretches the entire posterior chain of the body, from the heels to the neck. It invites a deep internal state by folding the body into a compact, reflective shape.

Chakras
PrimaryVishuddha (Throat)
SecondaryManipura (Solar Plexus)Ajna (Third Eye)
Gaze:Nose Tip
Quick Summary
  • Lift the hips over the shoulders and lower the toes to the floor behind you.

  • Interlace the fingers and walk the shoulder blades together.

  • Keep the chin away from the chest to maintain an open airway.

Foundation
  • Root the tops of the shoulders and the backs of the arms into the mat.

  • Tuck the toes under and engage the quads to lift the kneecaps.

Alignment
  • Stack the hips directly over the shoulders to create a vertical line of energy.

  • Lift the sit bones toward the sky to avoid collapsing into the lumbar spine.

Direct the breath into the back of the lungs|notice the expansion of the posterior ribs with every inhale.
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