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| − | '''Matsyendrasana''' is an asana. It is translated as '''Lord of the Fishes Pose''' from Sanskrit. | + | '''Matsyendrasana'''<ref name="Matsyendrasana"/> is an asana. It is translated as '''Lord of the Fishes Pose''' from Sanskrit. |
The name of this pose comes from "Matsyendra" referring to a Hindu sage, and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". | The name of this pose comes from "Matsyendra" referring to a Hindu sage, and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". | ||
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*Be careful while doing this pose if you have ankle, knee, hip, spinal, neck or shoulder injuries. | *Be careful while doing this pose if you have ankle, knee, hip, spinal, neck or shoulder injuries. | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
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| + | <ref name="Matsyendrasana">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matsyendr%C4%81sana "wikipedia"]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 10:54, 7 January 2017
Matsyendrasana[1] is an asana. It is translated as Lord of the Fishes Pose from Sanskrit.
The name of this pose comes from "Matsyendra" referring to a Hindu sage, and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". The half-variation of Matsyendrasana is Ardha Matsyendrasana. Matsyendrasana as a full expression of the pose is performed with legs in full lotus position. Matsyendrasana is also known as Purna Matsyendrasana, meaning "full" or "complete" lord of the fishes pose.
Benefits
- It stretches the hips
- Increases spinal flexibility
- Stimulates the internal organs of the torso.
Cautions
- Be careful while doing this pose if you have ankle, knee, hip, spinal, neck or shoulder injuries.
