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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Matsyendrasana (Complete Spinal Twist)




Procedure for Matsyendrasana (Complete Spinal Twist):
  • Sit on the floor with the legs stretched straight in front.
  • Keep the trunk and the head in a vertically straight line.
  • Place the right foot at the root of the left thigh. Place the right heel pressing against the navel.
  • Keep the left foot on the floor behind the right knee.
  • Take the right hand out from under the left knee and with the help of its thumb and first finger hold the toe of the left foot.
  • Keep the left foot firm in this position.
  • Take your left hand behind the back and keep the head and the body turned to the left side.
  • Twist the waist slightly. Look at the tip of the nose. Breathe in slowly.
  • Retain this position for twenty seconds. The position can be retained for two to three minutes after sufficient practice.
  • This asana gives the maximum benefits when practiced on the right and left sides alternately.
Advantages of Matsyendrasana (Complete Spinal Twist):
  • Energizes the spine
  • Stimulates the liver and kidneys
  • It alleviates rheumatism
  • Stretches the shoulders, hips, and neck
  • Relieves menstrual discomfort, fatigue, sciatica, and ache
  • This asana is very beneficial to persons suffering from diabetes
  • Stimulates the digestive fire within the belly
  • Therapeutic for asthma attack and infertility
  • Traditional texts say that Matsyendrasana will increase craving, destroys most threatening diseases, and awakens Kundalini.
Therapeutic Applications:
  • Weight loss
  • Sciatica
  • Respiratory Disorders 

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