All Poses
Matsyendrasana
Full Lord of the Fishes Pose
advancedSeated/Twist
Muscle Groups
ObliquesSpinal rotatorsGlutesHip external rotators
The full variation of the seated twist with one leg in half lotus and a deep spinal rotation.
Alignment Cues
- 1.Place one foot in half lotus on the opposite thigh
- 2.Cross the other foot over to the outside of the lotus knee
- 3.Twist toward the top knee
- 4.Use the opposite arm for leverage
- 5.Lengthen the spine on each inhale, deepen the twist on each exhale
Benefits
- +Deeply stretches the spine and shoulders
- +Massages the abdominal organs
- +Stimulates digestion
- +Energizes the spine
Muscle Groups
ObliquesSpinal rotatorsGlutesHip external rotators
Contraindications
- Back or spine injury
- Pregnancy
- Knee injury