Matsyendrāsana

Matsyendrasana is an asana. It is translated as Lord of the Fishes Pose from Sanskrit.

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.[1][2][3]

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.[1][2][3]

Publications Featuring Matsyendrasana

References

  1. 1 2 Davis, Reena (2013-06-28). "Matsyendrasana ~ Lord of the Fishes". Yoga With Maheshwari. Retrieved 2016-06-26.
  2. 1 2 "Purna Matsyendrasana - AshtangaYoga.info". Retrieved 2016-06-26.
  3. 1 2 "Artistic Yoga Interactive Community | Yoga | Weight Loss | Meditation | Classes". www.artisticyoga.com. Retrieved 2016-06-26.
  4. ↑ Mittra, Dharma (2003-04-01). Asanas: 608 Yoga Poses. Novato, Calif.: New World Library. ISBN 9781577314028.
  5. ↑ Rhodes, Darren; Sell, Christina; Longstaff, Michael (2013-02-10). Huang, Ellen, ed. Yoga Resource Practice Manual. Tirtha Studios & Yo Productions.
  6. ↑ Sparrowe, Linda; Martinez, David (2008-01-08). Yoga. New York: Universe. ISBN 9780789399878.
  7. ↑ Lacerda, Daniel (2015-11-10). 2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses. Black Dog & Leventhal. ISBN 9781631910104.
  8. ↑ Andiappan, Yogananth (2007-01-01). Yogananth Andiappan - Yoga From the Heart. International Yoga Academy Lim. ISBN 9789889982812.
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