Matsyasana - Fish Pose
Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite.Enhances lung capacity and Stretches thighs, knee and abdomen.
STEPS :
- Sit in a comfortable position like Padmasana .
- Maintaining the cross-legged posture, carefully bend backwards and lie flat down on your back fully.
- Now raise your upper back only, supporting yourself with your elbows and palms, stretching your neck backwards to place the top of your head on the ground.
- Now, with your right hand, grasp the left foot and then grasp the left foot with your right hand, keeping the elbows on the floor.
- The outer side of your calves, knees and thighs should be touching the ground. Your back should be bent backwards in such a way that only the top of the head and outer side of the lower limbs touches the ground.
- This is the final pose. Hold it for 10-15 seconds or for as long as you are comfortable.
- While releasing the pose, first let go of the toes, keep your palms on the ground and use them as a support to straighten your head. Then come up slowly.
- Relax completely after this. You may lie down in Savasana to relax your whole body.
Benefits
- Relieves tension in your neck, throat, and shoulders.
- Stretches the front of the body.
- Stimulates abdominal and reproductive organs
- Enhances lung capacity
- Stretches thighs, knee and abdomen
Who Can Do
Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.