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Prapada Matsyendrasana

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Prapada Matsyendrasana

Prapada Matsyendrasana[1] 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".

Benefits

  1. It stretched the outside of the thigh,
  2. Promotes spinal flexibility and balance.

Cautions

  • It is recommended to be cautious while doing this pose if you have any spinal, knee or ankle injuries.

References