The yoga posture lord of the fish or Matsyendrasana Paripurna performed to massage the lower abdominal organs and strengthen the lower back. Not if you practice it with the period.

The following is a milder version of this position, but still implies a strong twist. It requires some skill and flexibility, yet this can practice good posture the beginners or advanced.

Initial position

Sit with legs stretched forward, with the right side of the body to about 25 cm from the wall. Bend and bend her left leg so your foot is at the bottom of the left buttock, with fingers pointing toward the wall.

The left ischium is resting on the heel and the ischium on the ball right big toe.

Bend your right knee and place your foot on the outside of the left thigh. The foot should be positioned so that the foot is very close to his left thigh and hips compact external. Your ankle must be right below the right knee with toes directed toward the front.

Torsion

Stretch both sides of the trunk, leaving space between the hips and lower ribs. Let the abdomen is stretched as you lift the chest. Exhale and turn your torso to the right.

With the elbow flexed, supports the palm of the hand against the wall. Be sure to leave no space between the ribs on the left and right thigh.

Supports the other palm on the wall. Take a deep breath and turn further to the right. Press your left elbow against your leg up while moving the left shoulder firmly into the body. Press the right hand against the wall helps you move your right shoulder back. Keep the sternum up.

After about 30 seconds torsion salt, rose hips and sit with legs stretched out in front. Repeat the movement toward the other side.

  1. Anjeanette
    September 14th, 2010 at 20:48
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    Not enough people blog about lord of the fishes pose! It’s my favorite twist. I found Leeann Carey has a free yoga video that shows adjustments in this pose. I thought your readers might want to check it out: http://planetyoga.com/yoga-blogs/index.php/free-yoga-video-lord-of-fishes-pose/

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