Halasana (Plow Pose)

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 Pose

• Stretches Spine
• Mild Inversion

Notes

• Often used as finishing pose to help prepare for relaxation,pranayama & meditation 
• A mild inversion with heart above head
• See Contraindications and Cautions for many important considerations

See Also

• Asana Categories
• General Alignment Principles
• Alignment Cueing