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Halasana
Halasana,
or the plow pose, is a yoga pose or asana, in which the practitioner
lies on the floor, lifts their legs, and then places them behind
the head.
Practitioners should be advised that this pose can put significant
strain on the cervical spine (which is not designed to support
this type of weight). This pose can cause an injury if not performed
properly. It is recommended practitioners consult with a qualified
yoga instructor before attempting this or other advanced poses.
As alternatives, simply lying on the back and raising the legs
into a hamstring stretch, or doing a seated forward bend may
be appropriate.
There is a movement in the yoga community to stop teaching poses
considered as higher risk such as Halasana, Sirsasana and the
bow/wheel pose, especially given the injuries that teachers
have sustained. |
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