Sarala matsyasana

Who should not perform Matsyasana? People with high or low blood pressure should avoid this position. People who have recently had major surgery should also avoid this posture. The Sanskrit name Matsyasana is derived from two words: Matsya = Fish Asana = Posture How to practice Matsyasana (Fish Pose) Variation 1 Starting Position : Practice this variation only if you have become comfortable in performing Lotus Pose. • Relax the body in Padmasana taking long and deep breaths. • Slowly move the body backward placing the right elbow and forearm on the floor carefully. Follow the same with the left arm. • Taking the support of elbows and forearms, slowly lower your body placing the crown of the head on the floor. • Arch your back as much as you can (without straining). Hold the feet with your hands. • Ensure your head is placed comfortably, don’t put weight on it, simply place it on the ground. • Close the eyes and relax the body. Take slow and deep breaths. Hold the final pose for a few seconds. • Exhale and reverse the movements one by one to release the posture. Relax in padmasana for a few seconds. • Practice with the other side by interchanging the position of the legs in Lotus Pose. Variation 2 Since this variation doesn’t require sitting in Padmasana, it can be practiced by beginners as well. • Lie flat on your back with the legs stretched in front of the body. Bend the knees. • Inhale and lift the buttocks to place your hands under them, face the palms downward. Lower ...

Benefits • It improves the digestion system. • Helps to cure irritable bowel syndrome. • Helps to get rid of abdominal-related issues. How to do • Lay flat on the back. • With the support of your hands keep the top of your head on the mat. • Neck, upper back, and shoulders will be lifted from the ground. • Relax your hands at the side of your body. • Breathe normally and keep your toes stretched out. • Hold the position for 30 seconds, relax. Who should avoid • People with cervical spondylitis and frozen shoulder practice under the instructions of a professional.

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Facebook Tweet Pin What is the meaning of Matsyasana Matsyasana is comprised of two Sanskrit words‘ Matsya’means fishand ‘Asana’ means yoga pose.While performing, the yoga posture looks like a fish in the final stage, hence, the name is fish pose or matsyasana.The steps of practicing matsyasana are quite simple. The technique will be become more easier if one follows the given steps. Fish pose is associated with many important health benefits like preventing and treating diseases like lungs, throat, digestive etc. However, the beginner should take precaution or better to perform the same before a yoga therapist. How to do matsyasana- steps of fish pose? Matsyasana • Sit inPadmasana. • Slowly bend backward and lie on your back completely. • Lift the upper back with the support of elbows and palms and place the crown of your head on the ground. • Hold the left foot with the right hand and subsequently the right foot with the left hand, resting the elbows on the floor. • The knees must touch the ground and the back should be arched to the extent that the body is supported on the head and the knees. Maintain the final posture. • While returning, release the toes, place palms on the ground, straighten the head with the help of hands and come up slowly. • Relax inSavasana. How to do breathe in matsyasana? How to breathe while practicing yoga is important? The same case is also applied while doing matsyasana. One should inhale while bending backward and exhale while coming to the...