New Beginnings Yoga - Pose of the Month November
The Secret Life of the Asana
“Halasana belongs to the group of inverted asana, where quite literally, your world is turned upside down. The physical act alone reverses the natural force of gravity, encouraging a rich supply of blood to flow to the brain. It rejuvenates the spine, tones the spinal nerves, and promotes healthy production of insulin. The gentle impact of inverting the body provides a powerful massage to the internal organs, revitalizing the spleen and suprarenal glands, activating digestion and excretion and stimulating the thyroid gland for improved metabolism, and the thymus, which boosts the immune system. Yet, as with all postures, the plow has other gifts to bestow upon us. Gifts that open the door to the potential of growth and healing through self knowledge, that open our eyes to the powerful and innate beauty in all things, and open our hearts and minds to another way of being…”
Read more of this beautiful article to discover the beauty of Plough Pose.
