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Yoga Central – Half Lord Of The Fishes Pose
This is the latest article in our yoga central series and today we will be looking at a pose known as half lord of the fishes pose or Ardha Matsyendrasana. We will look at how to properly carry out the pose, the benefits you can get from it and anything that you need to consider before beginning. Please read the entire article before trying the pose.
How to Carry Out the Pose
We have put together instructions on how to carry out the pose correctly however there are also a number of modifications that can be done to make the pose easier as well as deeper. These modifications will be found lower in the article.
1. Begin this pose by sitting on a folded blanket with your legs stretched out straight in front of you. Bend both your legs and bring your feet to the floor in front of you. Then bring your left foot under your right leg to the outside of your right hip, lying the left leg on the floor. Then take your right foot and place it on the outside of your left leg with the right knee pointing up.
2. Now exhale and twist your body towards the right. Place your right hand on the floor behind the right hip. You should place your left arm on the outside of your right leg and press the left side of your stomach against your right thigh. Remember to not be aggressive and only press gently.
3. While in the pose remember to focus on your breathing keeping the in breath and out breath the same length. The right foot should remain active with the inner foot pressed into the floor. You should relax the right groin and lengthen the torso.
4. You have two options with your head, you can either turn it to the right in order to increase the twist. Alternatively you can turn your head to the left in order to counter the twist.
5. Continue to breathe while holding the pose and with every inhalation lift the sternum and press the right hand into the floor. With every exhalation twist a little bit more towards the right. It is important that the twist goes throughout the whole spine and is not concentrated on the lower back as this can put extra pressure on the lower back. Hold the pose for approximately one minute and then inhale, release and exhale to come back to the front. Repeat for the other side.
Tips and Precautions
If you are new to this pose it may be di
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fficult or dangerous for you to place the outside arm over the raised leg. If this is the case make sure you sit up straight and just gently wrap your arm around the upper leg.
If you are deeply flexible and experienced in this pose you can bend the outside arm and press the elbow of this arm against the outside of the upper leg. While you hold this pose continue to keep the arm bent with the hand pointing towards the ceiling.
Benefits and Focus
The main focus of this pose is on the upper back giving a deep release however it can also be beneficial in helping with sciatica. In addition you will find this pose stretches the shoulders, hips and neck while energising the spine. It is also thought to stimulate the liver and kidneys while at the same time stimulating the digestive system. Conditions that it can help to relieve include menstrual pain, fatigue, sciatica and backache. In addition it can also be a therapeutic pose for both asthma and infertility.
By: Mercedes Aspland
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