Matsyasana, or Fish Pose, is a back-bending yoga posture that opens the chest, throat, and abdomen. It is often used as a counter-pose to Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana).
How to Do Matsyasana
- Lie on your back with your legs together.
- Place your hands under your hips, palms facing down.
- Inhale and lift your chest and head off the floor.
- Tilt your head back and gently touch the crown of your head to the floor.
- Keep your weight on your elbows, not your head.
- Breathe deeply into your chest.
Benefits
- Stretches the deep hip flexors (psoas) and the muscles between the ribs (intercostals).
- Stretches and stimulates the muscles of the belly and front of the neck.
- Strengthens the muscles of the upper back and back of the neck.
- Improves posture.
- Relieves respiratory ailments.
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