Matsyasana Poses And Some Great Benefits Of Matsyasana Yoga
Matsya in Sanskrit means fish
Matsya in Sanskrit means fish.
One right away identifies this asana with the metaphorical relevance like any other hatha asanas.
But here the asana is suggestive of the quality of floating like a fish - a state that's induced by assuming this posture.
Traditional texts state that Matsyasana is the "destroyer of all diseases."
This asana is therapeutically helpful in constipation, respiratory faculties, fatigue and anxiety.
Its also good for prevent mildly recurring backache before they go worse. Also recommended for menstrual cramps.
This asana can be perform by the learned in padmasana. But a novice can always start with an easier note.
Matsya, the Fish, was one of the incarnation of the Hindu God Vishnu. Vishnu assumed this form to save the earth from the Flood.
The Fish Pose or Matsyasana in Hindi, is the counterpose to the Shoulder Stand and must always be skillful after it.
Having lingering the neck and upper spine in the Shoulder Stand, Plough or Bridge, you now pack together them as you arch your back.
Procedure for Matsyasana
Matsyasana should be perform usually in the morning in fresh air. One should lie down straight on back with legs directly and now twisting knee a bit try to make an arch position lifting chest segment up and then raisng whole trunk, the floor be supposed to be pushed by elbows and head be supposed to be thrown toward the rear resting crown of the head at floor.
Forearm and arms be supposed to be for support. The posture should be as given in picture below. After attaining the posture mouthful of air should be by abdomen, and chest should be expanded.
One should not right away come back to original position, but before that loose your body and come back in lying place.
Technique
1.Sit in Padmasana.
2.Slowly take the help of your elbows to lie down on your back.
3.Slowly lie on your back totally.
4.Now with the help of elbows or palms bend your head toward the back and place middle of the head on the ground.
5.Catch hold of the toes with your directory fingers and place the elbows on the ground.
6.While returning to original position, release the toes and taking the help of your hands straighten your head.
7.Now taking the help of elbow sit in padmasana.
Benefits of Matsyasana
1.Blood circulation is greater than before as your cervical, thoracic and lumber regions are stretched.
Your back muscles are also strengthened. It is beneficial for anyone suffering from cervical Spondylitis, neck pain and stiffness.
2.As your chest is long-drawn-out, the ability of your lungs increases and breathing becomes easier. This helps with asthma and bronchitis.
3.Pressure on the neckline works on the thyroid and the parathyroid gland (which regulates the bodys calcium levels). This asana balance metabolism and boosts the immune system.
4.Most abdominal and stomach evils are also corrected as your intestines and abdominal muscles are stretched and toned. It is good for constipation and for piles.
5.It tones the anxious system, the pelvic organs and the nerves connected with sexual function. It also helps stop and repair reproductive system disorders.
by: Dr. Lee Mikal
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