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Matsyasana | Fish
Fish opens the chest, throat and torso while also stretching the hip flexors. Practicing fish pose improves posture and strengthens the upper back muscles, shoulders and neck.
Sanskrit: Matsyasana
Drishti: upward or closed
Counterpose: seated forward bend (paschimottanasana)
Materials
- Yoga mat
Instructions
- Start in lotus position.
- Lean the torso back and rest your elbows on the ground.
- Lower your shoulders and the back of your head to the floor. Straighten arms by your sides.
- Inhale and press your elbows down while lifting your chest and resting the top of your head on the floor. Hold the soles of your feet with your hands.
- Hold for a few breaths and come out gently by using the elbows to prop yourself back to sitting position then release the legs.
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