Half Lord of the Fishes - Ardha Matsyendrasana
Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. Ardha Matsyendr?sana
STEPS :
- Sit up with the legs stretched out straight in front of you, keeping the feet together and the spine erect.
- Bend the left leg and place the heal of the left foot beside the right hip (optionally, you can keep the left leg straight).
- Take the right leg over the left knee.
- Place the left hand on the right knee and the right hand behind you.
- Twist the waist, shoulders, and neck in this sequence to the right and look over the right shoulder.
- Keep the spine erect.
- Hold and continue with gentle long breaths in and out.
- Breathing out, release the right hand first (the hand behind you), release the waist, then chest,lastly the neck and sit up relaxed yet straight.
- Repeat to the other side.
- Breathing out, come back to the front and relax.
Benefits
- Tones and strengthens abs and obliques.
- Stretches and energizes the spine.
- Open the shoulders, neck, and hips.
- Increases flexibility, especially in hips and spine.
- Cleanses the internal organs.
- Improves digestion and elimination of wastes.
Who Can Do
Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.