Fish Pose - (Matsyasana)

The lower back is given a wonderful compression and circulaton is improved. It also helps develop the chest and improves posture.

1 Lie on your mat, feet together and legs straight.

2 Bring your hands together, palms down, under your buttocks.

3 Using your elbows as support bring your upper body off the ground, and allow your head to fall back. Arch your back, opening your chest and place the crown of your head on the ground.

4 Breathe deeply and slowly, and gaze behind you.

To come out of the pose, place a little more pressure on your elbows and bring your head up. Slowly return your body to the ground and release your hands.

Caution

If you have a heart condition or severe back problems do not attempt this posture.

If you have high blood pressure make sure your head does not drop between your arms when doing this pose.

Related Pages: Yoga Positions for Beginners / Hatha Yoga Poses

Bow Pose - Dhanurasana / Bridge Pose - Setu Bandhasana

Camel Pose - Ustrasana / Child Pose - Balasana

Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana / Corpse Pose - Savasana

Downward Facing Dog - Adho Mukha Svanasana

Forward Bend - Paschimottanasana

Half Spinal Twist - Ardha Matsyendrasana / Headstand - Sirshasana

Locust Pose - Salabhasana / Lord Shivas Pose - Natarajasana

Plough Pose - Halasana / Shoulderstand - Sarvangasana

Sun Salutation - Surya Namaskar / Tree Pose - Vrksasana

Triangle Pose - Trikonasana / Warrior II Pose - Virabhadrasana II

Yoga Mudra Asana Variation

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