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Asana

Ardha Matsyendrasana

अर्ध मत्स्येन्द्रासनঅর্ধ মৎস্যেন্দ্রাসন

Intermediate
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About this Practice

Half Lord of the Fishes — a powerful spinal twist that wrings out the abdominal organs, stimulates digestion, and releases tension along the entire spine.

How to Practise

  1. 1

    Sit with legs extended. Cross right foot outside left thigh.

  2. 2

    Bend left knee, foot near right hip (or keep straight).

  3. 3

    Inhale to lengthen. Exhale and twist right.

  4. 4

    Left elbow outside right knee, right hand behind you.

  5. 5

    Hold 5–8 breaths. Repeat on the left.

Benefits

  • Stimulates liver and kidneys
  • Improves digestion
  • Relieves backache
  • Energises the spine
  • Helps manage blood sugar

⚠️ Cautions & Contraindications

Back or spinal injury. Pregnancy.

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