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'''Matsyendrasana'''<ref name="Matsyendrasana"/> is an asana. It is translated as '''Lord of the Fishes Pose''' from Sanskrit.
The name ==Technique==# Lie flat on your back. Inhale and lift your legs up, bringing both your knees close to your chest.# Hold your big toes. Make sure your arms are pulled through the insides of this pose comes from "Matsyendra" referring your knees as you hold your toes. Gently open up your hips and widen your legs to deepen the stretch.# Tuck your chin into your chest and make sure your head is on the floor.# Press the tailbone and the sacrum down to a Hindu sagethe floor while you press your heels up, pulling back with your arms.# Press both the back of the neck and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat"the shoulders down to the floor.The half-variation whole area of Matsyendrasana is Ardha Matsyendrasanathe back and the spine should be pressed flat on the floor. Matsyendrasana as a full expression of # Breathe normally and hold the pose is performed with for about 30 seconds to a minute.# Exhale and release your arms and legs in full lotus position.Matsyendrasana is also known as Purna Matsyendrasana, meaning "full" or Lie on the floor for a few seconds before you move on to the next asana.<ref name="completeTechnique" lord of the fishes pose./>
== Benefits Technique in pictures/animation==
#It stretches the hips
#Increases spinal flexibility
#Stimulates the internal organs of the torso.
== 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==*Be careful while doing this pose if you have ankle, knee, hip, spinal, neck or shoulder injuries.[[Adho Mukha Svanasana]]
 ==Special requisites==It is essential to practice this pose correctly to avoid injury. * If you are suffering from a neck injury, it might be a good idea to use a thickly folded blanket to support the head. * You must ensure your spine is absolutely straight while practicing this asana to avoid any kind of injury. * Pregnant women and women who are menstruating must avoid practicing this asana. * People suffering from high blood pressure and knee injuries should also avoid this asana. ==Initial practice notes==* If you find it difficult to hold your feet, use a yoga strap by looping it around the middle arch.* When you do this asana, you might let your tailbone arch towards the ceiling. But you have to make sure your tailbone is pressed to the floor. Only then, the hips flexibility will increase.<ref name="Initial practice notes"/> == References ==
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<ref name="MatsyendrasanaTechnique">[httpshttp://enwww.wikipediastylecraze.orgcom/wikiarticles/ananda-balasana-benefits/#HowToDoThisAsana "Methodology"]</ref>  <ref name="Initial practice notes">[http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/ananda-balasana-benefits/#BeginnersTips "Beginers tips"]</ref> <ref name="Effects">[http://www.cnyhealingarts.com/2011/01/07/the-health-benefits-of-ananda-balasana-happy-baby-pose/Matsyendr%C4%81sana "wikipediaHealth benefits"]</ref> 
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==External Links==
* [https://www.epainassist.com/yoga/ananda-balasana-or-happy-baby-pose Ananda Balasana on epainassist.com]
* [https://www.rishikulyogshala.org/top-10-health-benefits-of-ananda-balasana-happy-baby-pose/ Ananda Balasana on rishikulyogshala.org]
* [http://www.yogicwayoflife.com/ananda-balasana-happy-baby-pose/ Ananda Balasana on yogicwayoflife.com]
[[Category:Yoga]]
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