Feet walk overHips highHands on backGaze at the chestSide Plow
Pārśva Halāsana
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Side Plow! From plow pose, walk both feet to one side, keeping the legs together. Hands support the back, neck long. Don't turn the head. Breathe, then walk the feet back to the center and switch. Sideways gnome.
Works on Obliques · Spinal erectors
How to do it
- Come into Plow Pose with the toes on the floor behind the head.
- Walk both feet to one side, keeping the hips stacked and the neck long.
- Hold and breathe, then walk back to centre and switch sides.
Common mistakes
- Don’t turn the head.
- Don’t force the toes to the floor.
- Don’t rush the way out.
Benefits
- Changes your view and wakes up the shoulders and core.
- Builds strength and body awareness.
- Calms the mind once it feels steady.
Take care: Skip if you have neck problems, high blood pressure, glaucoma, or are menstruating or pregnant. Come down if you feel pressure in the head.
Not medical advice. Ease off if anything feels sharp or wrong.
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