Plow Pose

Halasana

Plow Pose extends from Shoulderstand, lowering the straight legs overhead until the toes reach the floor behind the head. It stretches the entire spine and shoulders and quiets the mind as part of the finishing sequence. Keeping weight in the shoulders protects the neck.

Alignment cues

• From Shoulderstand, lower straight legs overhead to the floor
• Keep the hips stacked over the shoulders
• Interlace the hands and press the arms down behind the back

Benefits

• Stretches the spine, shoulders, and hamstrings
• Calms the nervous system
• Prepares the body for deeper inversions

Modifications

• Rest the toes on a block or bolster if they don't reach the floor
• Support the shoulders with a folded blanket