Matsyasana

Description

Matsyasana: asana

Asana Type

Supine

PRAMANA

Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण

Sastra Pramana Source

Gherand Samhita II.21

Original Verse

mu´pÒasn< k«Tva %ÄanzynÂret!, kªpRra_ya< izrae veò( mTSyasnNtu raegha.

Transliteration

muktapadmäsanaà kåtvä uttänaçayanaïcaret | kürparäbhyäà çiroveñöya matsyäsanantu rogahä ॥21॥

Translation

In the position of mukta padmasana bring the elbows of both hands around the head and lie flat on the floor.

Steps/Technique

1. Lie on the back.

2. Bring the legs in padmasana and extend them on the ground.

3. Bring the arms overhead and catch hold of the elbows.

Benefits

Destroys all diseases Relieves constipation.. Corrects rounding shoulders and stretches the neck gently Stimulates the thyroid and parathyroid glands Relieves lower back pain during pregnancy Brings more blood to the thoracic and cervical spine Helps to relieve asthma and chronic bronchitis and Increases lung capacity Calms the mind and relieve stress, anxiety, depression and tension

Simple sketch

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