In Sanskrit language ‘ardha‘ means ‘half‘, ‘matsya‘ means ‘fish‘, ‘indra‘ means ‘king‘ and ‘asana‘ means ‘pose or posture‘. So it’s called as Ardha Matsyendrasana. Generally it’s stretching of entire spine. Effective in boosting the spinal column and bringing versatility.
Meanings of Ardha Matsyendrasana as below
Ardha = Half
Matsya = Fish
Indra = King
Asana = Posture
Benefits of Ardha Matsyendrasana, Half Twist Pose
- Good for enhancing the flexibility and function of vertebrae of the spinal column.
- Stretches back muscle and spinal column.
- Cures constipation and acid indigestion.
- Helps to boosts oxygen supply to the lungs.
- Releases stiffness of hip joints.
- Beneficial for slipped disc patient.
- Cures back problems.
- Increases blood flow to pelvic area in addition to improves the function of reproductive organs.
- Effective to cure menstrual issues in females.
- Helpful in treatment of diabetes, constipation, spine problems, Cervical Spondylitis, Urinary system disorder.
Steps for Half Twist Pose, Ardha Matsyendrasana
- Sit in vajrasana position or sit straight with stretching your legs in front of you.
- Bend your left leg and try to touch your feet to your best buttock as received the above image.
- Bring your right leg beyond the left knee. Touch your feet to the ground. Keep your spinal column put up.
- Exhale and turn your upper body to the right. Hold your best feet with left hand and location your right-hand man behind you’re on the ground as shown in the above image.
- Breathe typically and hold this posture for 20 to 30 seconds. After exercising you can hold this posture for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Now release this posture and repeat this cycle with bending best leg and bringing left leg beyond the best knee. (i.e. Turning the opposite direction).
Precautions for Half twist pose
- Should be prevented during pregnancy and durations.
- Heart problems patient and stomach surgical treatment ought to not exercise this asana.
- Those experiencing extreme spinal troubles mustn’t exercise.
- Should be done under specialist support and speak with a physician before exercising any workout.
Ardha Matsyendrasana, Half Twist Yoga Pose Benefits and Steps