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The Matsyasana or the 'Fish Pose' is one of the postures in yoga in which the rib cage is fully expanded. The asana is recommended to cure respiratory problems like asthma and bronchitis.
The Matsyasana or the 'Fish Pose' is one of the postures in yoga in which the rib cage is fully expanded. It stretches the abdominal organs and the back muscles and involves touching the crown of your head to the floor, stimulating the pituitary gland.
Here's how you do the Matsyasana: Join your legs, flex your toes in and slowly place your hands under your hips. Try and get your elbows together as close as possible. Take a deep breath, inhale and slowly lift your head up. Look towards your toes, then slowly drop your head down, arching your head back. Try and touch the central part - the crown of your head to the ground.
In all this, remember - your elbows must carry all your weight. Don't put weight on your head - it must only lightly touch the ground. Stretch your shoulders. Take in deep breaths and exhale slowly, completely. At the end, take in another deep breath, then slowly raise your head up.
Look towards your toes again and then slowly put your head down in your normal supine position. Take your hands out from under your body. Relax. The Matsyasana is not considered a complicated posture, and can be attempted by beginners. The best time to do it is in the early morning, on an empty stomach, and outdoors if possible. |
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