Plow Pose (Halasana) is another pose that teaches us to mind our own business and not be so distracted by the noises around us in the world. It calms the brain, stimulates the abdominal organs and the thyroid gland, stretches the shoulders and spine, helps relieve the symptoms of menopause, reduces stress and fatigue. Do not practice this pose with acute lower back or neck injuries, diarrhea, during menstruation, nor if you have asthma and high blood pressure. This variation of halasana teaches us to listen within.