[Tutorial] How to do Matsyasana ( Fish Pose )

Question

This tutorial is on how to practice matsyasana (Fish Pose).

Answer 1

1. Lie down on the supine position (spine on ground) keeping the legs together and stretch the hands straight about the head region, i.e. from toes to head. The entire body in a straight line. Palms facing the ceiling.. This is starting position of all asanas in supine position
2. Bend the right leg and keep the right foot on the left thigh.
3. Bend the left leg, then keep the left foot on the right thigh, thus assuming padmasana.
4. Place the palms on the floor above the shoulders, on either side of the head, fingers point to the shoulders.
5. Then press the palms on the floor. Inhale, lift the head and chest off the floor. Keep the center of the crown of the head on the floor by bending the dorsal and cervical spine backwards. Remove the hands, hook the big toes with the index fingers and then maintaining position with normal breathing.
6. Release the palms, then place them on the floor above the shoulders.
7. Press the palms and remove the center of the crown of the head on the floor. Then keep it properly on the floor. Exhale
8. Unfold the left leg.
9. Unfold the right leg, come back to the starting position.

Matsyasana is complementary to sarvangasana, it means tht sarvangasana should always be followed the practice of matsyasana. This practice enhances all the benefits of sarvangasana as well as it refreshes after a heavy desk work.