The word “Matsyasana” is derived from Sanskrit word “Matsya” meaning “fish” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED:

• Lie down on your back with yours legs together and hands beside your body such that your palms are facing the ground.

• Bend your knees, cross your legs one over the other such that your toes are lying closer to your pelvic floor and your thighs resting on the mat. 

• Now bend your elbows letting them rest on the mat closer to your waist.

• Hold your left ankle with your right palm and right ankle with your left palm.

• Inhaling lift your chest up and the head resting on the mat.

• Stay in this posture for 7-10 breaths (each breath must be 6-8 seconds).

• Now slowly drop your chest down, release your hands place them beside your body.

• Stretch your legs and relax in shavasana.

BENEFITS:

• It helps in improving digestion.

• It helps in stretching the chest and neck.

• It helps in relieving respiratory problems.

• It helps in toning pituitary, parathyroid and pineal glands.

• It helps in strengthening the muscles of upper back and neck.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS:

• Hypertension, Low blood pressure, Insomnia, Headache, Back injury.

DISCLAIMER:- PLEASE PRACTICE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF YOGA TEACHER/ YOGA EXPERT.