Ardha Matsyēndrāsana

Ardha means half. Matsyendra is a name of a rushi.


Technique:

• Sit in Dandāsana.
  
• Fold the left leg at the knee. Place the left foot under the right buttock. 
  
• Fold the right leg at the knee and place the right sole on the ground at the outer side of the left knee.
  
• Place the right hand at the back for support, fingers pointing backwards.
  
• Inhale raise the left arm up and hold the right knee.
  
• Exhale twist the trunk to the right. 
  
• Look over the right shoulder.
  
• Hold the pose for 20-30 sec with normal breathing.
  
• Inhale and come back. Release the leg and stretch the legs.
  
• Come to Dandāsana.
  
• Repeat the same on the other side for the same length of time.
  

Benefits:

• Very beneficial for the people suffering from Diabetes.
  
• Detoxifies the body.
  
• Opens up the chest.
  
• Vital organs like liver, spleen and intestines get toned
  
• Tones the glutes and inner hamstrings. 
  
• Alleviates backaches.
  
• Spine gets the elasticity.
  
• Reduces the fat around the waist.
  
• Cures the constipation.
  
• Tones up the kidneys.
  

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