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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