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Prapada Matsyendrasana

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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".

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.