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Ardha Matsyendrasana (Sanskrit: अर्धमत्स्येन्द्रासन; IAST: Ardha Matsyendrāsana), Half Lord ==Effects==* Good for increasing the flexibility and function of the Fishes Pose,<ref name="Half Lord vertebrae of the Fishes Pose"/>spine. Half Spinal Twist Pose<ref name="Half Spinal Twist"/> or Vakrasana<ref name="Vakrasana - Twisted Pose" /> is an asana* Stretches back muscle and spine. The asana usually appears as a seated spinal twist with many variations, * Cures constipation and is one indigestion.* Helps to increases oxygen supply to the lungs.* Releases stiffness of hip joints.* Beneficial for slipped disc patient.* Cures back problems.* Increases blood circulation to pelvic region as well as improves the twelve basic [[asanas]] function of reproductive organs.* Effective to cure menstrual problems in women.* Helpful in many systems treatment of [[Hatha Yoga]]diabetes, constipation, spinal problems, Cervical Spondylitis, Urinary tract disorder.<ref name="Ardha-MatsyendrasanaEffects" />

== Etymology Special requisites==* This asana must be avoided during pregnancy and menstruation as it entails a strong twist at the abdomen.* People who have recently undergone abdominal, heart or brain surgeries, should not practice this asana.* Those with a hernia or peptic ulcers must do this asana carefully and under the supervision of a certified yoga instructor.* People who have a minor slipped disc problem will benefit from this asana. But they must do it under supervision, and with a doctor’s approval.* If you have a severe spinal problem or a severe slipped disc problem, it is best to avoid this asana.

==Initial practice notes==The asana is named after many hand variations in this pose can make it quite hard for beginners to adapt. First of all, make sure you sit on a blanket and practice this pose. Next, before you try the hand and arm variations, just wrap one arm around the great yogi Matsyendranathraised leg, and hug your thigh to your torso. With practice, you can start trying other variations.<ref name="Ashtanga Yoga Initial practice notes" />

The name comes from the Sanskrit words ardha meaning "half", matsya meaning "fish", eendra meaning "king", and asana (आसन ) meaning "posture" or "seat".<ref name="Anatomy for Backbends and Twists" /> =References==

The <references> <ref name Vakrasana comes from the Sanskrit word→ ="VakraTechnique" ('twisted')>[https://arogyayogaschool.com/blog/health-benefits-of-ardha-matsyendrasana/ "Methodology of Anantasana"]</ref>

<ref name== Description =="Initial practice notes">[http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/ardha-matsyendrasana-fish-pose/#Beginner’sTips "Beginers tips"]</ref>

One foot is placed flat on the floor outside the opposite leg and torso twists toward the top leg<ref name="Effects">[https://eyogaguru. The bottom leg may be bent with the foot outside the opposite hip, or extended with toes vertical. The arms help leverage the torso into the com/ardha-matsyendrasana-half-twist and may be bound (Baddha Ardha Matsyendrasana) in a number of configurations by clutching either feet or opposite hands. == -yoga-pose-benefits-steps/ "Benefits == Ardha Matsyendrāsana allows the spine to be twisted all the way from the base of the spine to the very top. This asana tones the spinal nerves and ligaments, and improves digestion.and also improve liver and pancreas healthAnantasana"]</ref>

== References External Links==<references><ref name="Half Lord of the Fishes Pose">* [http://www.yogajournal.com/pose/half-lord-of-the-fishes-pose "Half Lord of the Fishes Pose"]. Retrieved 2011-04-09.</ref><ref name="Half Spinal Twist"> [httphttps://www.yogapoint.com/asana/matsyendrasana.html "Yoga poses, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Half Spinal Twist:"on yogapoint.com]. Retrieved 2011-04-09.</ref><ref name="Vakrasana - Twisted Pose"> * [httphttps://yoga108www.org/pagessarvyoga.com/show/107-ardha-matsyendrasana-the-half-spinal-twist-yogapose-posture "Vakrasana steps- Twisted Pose"]. Hatha Yoga. Advaita Yoga Ashrama. Retrieved 6 May 2013.<benefits/ref><ref name="Ardha-Matsyendrasana"> on sarvyoga.com]* [http://yoga108www.orgfinessyoga.com/pagesyoga-asanas/show/107-ardha-matsyendrasana-the-half-spinal-twist-yoga-posture "The Half Spinal Twist steps- benefits Ardha-Matsyendrasana"]. Hatha Yoga. Advaita Yoga Ashrama. Retrieved 6 May 2013.</ref><ref name="Ashtanga Yoga"> Maehle, Gregor; Gauci, Monica (November 2009).[https://books.google.com/books?id=OhYeGdNK0UoC&pg=PA43 Ashtanga Yoga - The Intermediate Series: Mythology, Anatomy, and Practice] .New World Library. p. 43.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Book_Number ISBN ] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-57731-669-5 978-1-57731-669-5]. Retrieved 9 April 2011.</ref><ref name="Anatomy for Backbends and Twists">Long, Ray (22 January 2011). [https://books.googleon finessyoga.com/books?id=iGTIdmn6RgsC&pg=PA162 Yoga Mat Companion 3: Anatomy for Backbends and Twists]. Greenleaf Book (Distributor). p. 162. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Book_Number ISBN] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-60743-944-8 978-1-60743-944-8]. Retrieved 9 April 2011.</ref> </references>