The Literal translationof the Sanskrit name is half lord of the fishes asana. This asana
is named after Yogi Matsyendranath who was the author of one of the earliest
texts on hatha yoga
Getting into the
position
Sit on the mat with legs extended in the front. Now bend
your left leg at the knee and lift the left foot so that it’s placed near the
right hip.
Bend the right knee , cross it over the left leg with the
foot lying across the left knee.
Rest your right hand on the floor. turn the body slowly and
lower the left hand to hold the right ankle. Stay in this pose for 30 seconds,
while breathing in and out deeply.
Twist the other way while repeating the process.
Benefits-
It mobilises the
vertebrae and increases flexibility.
It eliminates
stiffness in the shoulers, arms, knees and ankles and, strengthens
bones helps heal spinal pain.
Helps improve metabolism
It tones the abdominal muscles.
Therapeutic in;
Scoliosis,
Rheumatism
Cervical spondylosis
Arthritis
Menstrual Disorders
Contraindications ;
This asana should not be performed by pregnant women.
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