Matsyasan

Matsyasan(Fish Posture)

Matsyasan(Fish Posture)

Matsya means fish. In the final position of the posture it looks like a fish. Those who master this posture can float for a long time in water like a fish.

Sthiti: Lie down on the supine keeping the legs together and hands above the head region i.e from toes to head the entire body in a straight line.

1.       Bend the right leg and keep the right foot on the left thigh.

2.       Bend the left leg then keep the left foot on the right thigh; thus assuming Padmasana.

3.       Place the palms on the floor above the shoulders , on either side of the head, fingers pointing to the shoulders.

4.       Then press the palms on the floor , lift the head and chest off the floor . Keep the centre of the crown of the head on the floor by bending the dorsal and cervical spine backwards. Remove the hands and hook the big toes with the index fingers.

5.       Release the palms then place them on the floor above the shoulders i.e position no.3

6.       Press the palms and remove the centre of the crown of the head on the floor , then keep it properly on the floor.

7.       Unfold the left leg.

8.       Unfold the right leg; come back to the sthiti.

Benefits of Matsyasan(Fish Posture):

Being complementary to sarvangasana it enhances all the benefits of it. Refreshes after a heavy deskwork.

Very good for diabetes, asthma and people threatened with other lung diseases.

Body and mind become very light , agile fresh and relaxed.

Patients of hypertension and cervical spondilitis should avoid.

Subtle points:

Mode of Bending:

Take the weight of the body on the elbows and not on the neck/back.

Mode  of Breathing:

Breathe out whenever you bend downwards and inhale while coming up. Normal breathing in the final position.