Matsyasana - Fish Pose

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.