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Note Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime Stretches Hip, Shoulder, Human back, Neck Preparatory poses Baddha Koṇāsana, Janusirsasana, Supta Padangusthasana Also known as Complete lord of the fishes pose, Paripurna Matsyendrasana, Lord of the fishes pose People also search for Half Lord of the Fishes Pose - Ardha Matsyendrāsana | ||
Matsyendrasana is an asana. It is translated as Lord of the Fishes Pose from Sanskrit.
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The name of this pose comes from "Matsyendra" referring to a Hindu sage, and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".
The half-variation of Matsyendrasana is Ardha Matsyendrasana. Matsyendrasana as a full expression of the pose is performed with legs in full lotus position.
Matsyendrasana is also known as Purna Matsyendrasana, meaning "full" or "complete" lord of the fishes pose.
Benefits and Cautions
This pose has many benefits. It stretches the hips, increases spinal flexibility and stimulates the internal organs of the torso.
Be careful while doing this pose if you have ankle, knee, hip, spinal, neck or shoulder injuries.
Publications Featuring Matsyendrasana
References
Matsyendrāsana Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA