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'''Prapada Matsyendrasana''' is an Asana. It is translated as '''''Tip Toe Lord of the Fishes Pose''''' from '''Sanskrit'''.
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'''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 '''prapada''' meaning '''tip toe''', '''Matsyendra''' in referense to a legendary Hindu Sage, and '''asana''' meaning '''posture''' or '''seat'''.
  
The name of this pose comes from "prapada" meaning "tip toe", "Matsyendra" in referense to a legendary Hindu Sage, and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".
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==Technique==
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# Sit in Vajrasana position or sit straight with stretching your legs in front of you.
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# Bend your left leg and try to touch your feet to your right buttock as shown in the above image.
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# Bring your right leg outside of the left knee. Touch your feet to the ground. Keep your spine erect.
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# Exhale and turn your upper body to the right. Hold your right feet with a left hand and place your right hand behind you are on the ground as shown in the above image.
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# Breathe normally and hold this posture for 20 to 30 seconds. After practice, you can hold this posture for 3 to 5 minutes.
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# Now release this posture and repeat this cycle with bending the right leg and bringing left leg outside of the right knee. (i.e. Twisting the opposite direction).<ref name="Technique"/>
  
== Benefits ==
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==Technique in pictures/animation==
  
#It stretched the outside of the thigh,
 
#Promotes spinal flexibility and balance.
 
  
== Cautions ==
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==Effects==
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* Releases lower back and sacrum
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* Opens hips, inner thighs, and groin
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* Stretches the hamstrings
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* Relieves lower back pain
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* Stretches and soothes the spine
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* Calms the brain
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* Helps relieve stress and fatigue.<ref name="Effects"/>
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==Related Asanas==
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* [[Baddha Koṇāsana]]
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* [[Janusirsasana]]
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* [[Virasana]]
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==Special requisites==
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* This asana must be avoided during pregnancy and menstruation as it entails a strong twist at the abdomen.
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* People who have recently undergone abdominal, heart or brain surgeries, should not practice this asana.
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==Initial practice notes==
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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"/>
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==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="Technique">[https://eyogaguru.com/ardha-matsyendrasana-half-twist-yoga-pose-benefits-steps/ "Methodology"]</ref>
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<ref name="Initial practice notes">[https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/ardha-matsyendrasana-fish-pose/#gref "Beginers tips"]</ref>
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<ref name="Effects">[https://www.sarvyoga.com/ardha-matsyendrasana-half-spinal-twist-pose-steps-benefits/ "Health benefits"]</ref>
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</references>
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==External Links==
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* [https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/ardha-matsyendrasana-fish-pose/#gref Prapada Matsyendrasana on stylecraze.com]
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* [https://eyogaguru.com/ardha-matsyendrasana-half-twist-yoga-pose-benefits-steps/Prapada Matsyendrasana on eyogaguru.com]
  
It is recommended to be cautious while doing this pose if you have any spinal, knee or ankle injuries.
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 14:52, 29 June 2018

Prapada Matsyendrasana

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 prapada meaning tip toe, Matsyendra in referense to a legendary Hindu Sage, and asana meaning posture or seat.

Technique

  1. Sit in Vajrasana position or sit straight with stretching your legs in front of you.
  2. Bend your left leg and try to touch your feet to your right buttock as shown in the above image.
  3. Bring your right leg outside of the left knee. Touch your feet to the ground. Keep your spine erect.
  4. Exhale and turn your upper body to the right. Hold your right feet with a left hand and place your right hand behind you are on the ground as shown in the above image.
  5. Breathe normally and hold this posture for 20 to 30 seconds. After practice, you can hold this posture for 3 to 5 minutes.
  6. Now release this posture and repeat this cycle with bending the right leg and bringing left leg outside of the right knee. (i.e. Twisting the opposite direction).[1]

Technique in pictures/animation

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.[2]

Related Asanas

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.[3]

References

External Links