Halasana
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Halasana, or Plow pose (Sanskrit: हलसन), is a yoga posture in which the practitioner lies on the floor, lifts the legs, and then places them behind the head. The name comes from the words hala (plow) and asana (pose).
This pose can put significant strain on the cervical spine, which does not normally undergo this type of stress, and can cause an injury if not performed properly.
As alternatives, simply lying on the back and raising the legs into a hamstring stretch, or doing a seated forward bend may be appropriate.
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