Halasana (Sanskrit: हलासन; ), or Plough pose, is an inverted asana in hatha yoga and modern yoga as exercise. Its variations include Karnapidasana with the knees by the ears, and Supta Konasana with the feet wide apart. br Benefits of halasana br Calms the brain br Stimulates the abdominal organs and the thyroid gland br Stretches the shoulders and spine br Improves the tone and strength of back muscles and spinal cord as the back is folded, as well as the leg and abdominal muscles. br Improves the working of the spinal nerves by creating pressure on the nerves in the neck region which are normally sympathetic, thus enhancing the operation of sympathetic nervous system. br Improves the function of the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands. All of the other endocrine glands are regulated by these main glands and so the overall function of the endocrine system is improved. br Increases blood circulation br Good for dyspepsia br Muscles ligaments of thighs and calves gets relaxed and stretched br Increases flexibility and provides a feeling of relaxation during leg cramps br Makes spinal cord strong and flexible br Improves the digestive system, which makes this pose useful who are suffering from constipation and gastric problems br Beneficial for diabetic people as it normalizes the blood-glucose level br Strengthens the immune system br Therapeutic for backache, headache, infertility, insomnia, br .