Halasana :

  Start with lying on your back, relax fully and breathe normally. Form a fist and slide it under the buttocks to slightly support the weight of the buttocks. Hold breath and slowly raise the legs straight up.  Advantages : Various types of asanas strengthen and tone the muscles, tissues, ligaments, joints and nerves, maintain smooth functioning and health of all the body's system and promote physical and mental well-being.   The Present world is characterized by rapid growth and popularity of yoga. Swami Vivekananda, Swami Yoganada, Sir Aurabindo were some of the popular names connected with yoga. Currently Baba Ramdev is working towards the development of yoga. Yoga is good for overall health. Yoga should be performed on a daily basis if one intends to lead a happy and contended life!