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[[File:Prapada Matsyendrasana.png|thumb|right|''Prapada Matsyendrasana'']]
'''Prapada Matsyendrasana'''<ref name="Prapada Matsyendrasana"/> is an Asana. It is translated as '''''Tip Toe Lord of the Fishes Pose''' from ''' Sanskrit'''. the name of this pose comes from '''Sanskritprapada''' meaning '''tip toe''', '''Matsyendra''' in referense to a legendary Hindu Sage, and '''asana''' meaning '''posture''' or '''seat'''.
== Benefits Technique in pictures/animation==
== Cautions Effects==* Releases lower back and sacrum* Opens hips, inner thighs, and groin* Stretches the hamstrings* Relieves lower back pain* Stretches and soothes the spine* Calms the brain* Helps relieve stress and fatigue.<ref name="Effects"/>
==Related Asanas==*It is recommended to be cautious while doing this pose if you have any spinal, knee or ankle injuries.[[Baddha Koṇāsana]]* [[Janusirsasana]]* [[Virasana]]
==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. ==Initial practice notes==The 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.<ref name="Initial practice notes"/> == References ==
<references>
<ref name="Prapada MatsyendrasanaTechnique">[https://eneyogaguru.wikipediacom/ardha-matsyendrasana-half-twist-yoga-pose-benefits-steps/ "Methodology"]</ref> <ref name="Initial practice notes">[https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/ardha-matsyendrasana-fish-pose/#gref "Beginers tips"]</ref> <ref name="Effects">[https://www.sarvyoga.orgcom/wikiardha-matsyendrasana-half-spinal-twist-pose-steps-benefits/Prapada_Matsyendrasana "wikipediaHealth benefits"]</ref>
</references>
==External Links==
* [https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/ardha-matsyendrasana-fish-pose/#gref Prapada Matsyendrasana on stylecraze.com]
* [https://eyogaguru.com/ardha-matsyendrasana-half-twist-yoga-pose-benefits-steps/Prapada Matsyendrasana on eyogaguru.com]
[[Category:Yoga]]