Ardha Matsyendrasana - Half Lord of Fishes Pose

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STEPS :

1. Start Ardha Matsyendrasana by sitting in Dandasana ,your legs must be stretched in front.
2. Flex your right knee and place your right foot outside the left knee.
3. Bend your left knee and bring your left foot around the right hip.
4. Inhale deeply and raise your left arm as you twist your torso. Pass the left arm around the outer edge of your right knee.
5. Hold your right foot with the left hand so that your right knee is closer to your left armpit.
6. Inhale deeply and while keeping your back straight, raise your right arm in the front and gaze ahead. 
7. Exhale and continue twisting towards the right. 
8. Fix your gaze towards the right and look past your right shoulder.
9. Hold the pose for 30-40 seconds.
10. Return to the starting position and repeat on the left side.

Benefits

• Beneficial in weight loss and asthma
• Improves spine and hip flexibility
• Tones and strengthens abs and obliques.
• Stretches and energizes the spine.
• Cleanses the internal organs.
• Improves digestion and eliminates the wastes.

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.