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Matsyendrasana

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Matsyendrasana

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

  1. It stretches the hips
  2. Increases spinal flexibility
  3. 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.

References