Halasana

Plow Pose

Plow brings the legs overhead from the back and can place significant demands on the neck, shoulders and spine.

Type: Inversion
Focus: Inversion
Advanced ยท 9/10

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How to do this pose

  1. Learn prop placement and a supported entry with an experienced teacher.
  2. Keep the head still and the throat uncompressed; foot contact with the floor is not required.
  3. Use a slow, supported exit without turning the head or swinging the legs.

Before you begin

Avoid with neck injury; seek medical guidance for glaucoma, uncontrolled blood pressure or other inversion restrictions.

What you should feel

Support through shoulders and arms without neck pressure or breathing restriction.

Benefits

Explores advanced shoulder support and posterior-body flexibility.

Common mistakes

Forcing the toes to the floor or turning the head while loaded.

Modifications

Choose Legs on a Chair or another non-neck-loading rest position.

Prep Poses

Teacher-selected shoulder-support preparation

Follow-Up Poses

Constructive rest; Savasana

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Choose Legs on a Chair or another non-neck-loading rest position.