The Lotus Series Padmasana family
Padma Halasana
Lotus plough pose
Padma means lotus and hala means plough: an inversion that combines the plough with the lotus.
FamilyThe Lotus Series
LevelIntermediate (YCB Level 2)
AwarenessManipura chakra
Technique
- Sit in Dandasana.
- Fold the right knee into half lotus (Ardha Padmasana).
- Inhale and roll back into Halasana.
- Stretch the left leg out and keep both arms straight on the floor.
- Breathe slowly.
- Inhale and come back to half lotus. Repeat on the other side.
Awareness
First on the flow of the movement, the balance and the stretch; gradually on Manipura chakra.
What it gives
- Combines the stretch of Paschimottanasana and Halasana.
- Stretches the back of the body and the pelvic region.
Precautions
- Follow with Supta Vajrasana or Matsyasana as a counter-pose.
Learn it with Acharya Lokesh
Intermediate postures are safest when a teacher watches you. Book a free trial session at home in Delhi or online, or take the illustrated guide home.
Text from Acharya Lokesh's handbook Yogasana for Intermediates (Agastya Yoga School, 2022), edited for clarity. General information about a traditional practice, not medical advice: if you have a health condition, are pregnant or recovering from surgery, ask your doctor first.