HALASANA

Lie flat on the back.

Raise one leg to 30 degrees. Then raise it again to 60degrees and finally 90 degrees.

Hold it for some time. Then slowly bring down.

Repeat the above with other leg. This is Ardha Halasana or half Halasana pose. This is also known as half-plough pose.

In HALASANA pose, both legs are simultaneously raised to 90 degrees.

 After the pose, bring the legs over the head bending trunk so as to touch the ground with toes.

Maintain the pose for some time.  

Advantages:

It improves elasticity of the spine and strengthens the back muscles.

It strengthens shoulder and abdominal muscles and improves function of thyroid and parathyroid glands.

It helps to cure dyspepsia and constipation.

It peps up sluggish liver and spleen.