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Yoga - Ardh Matyendrasana |
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What
is Ardha Matsyendrasana? |
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Ardha
Matsyendrasana is a twisting pose which takes its Sanskrit name from
the great Yogic Sage Matsyendra. The literal meaning of the term Ardha
is half, matsya is power that vitalizes and endra is mindpower. This
pose energizes the spine and stimulates the digestive fire. According
to the traditional text it can destroy most deadly diseases, and
awakens Kundalini. |
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What
is the technique of Ardha Matsyendrasana? |
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Start in a sitting position with back upright in Dandasana pose.
Extend your left leg and bend the right leg. Place the sole of your
right foot on the floor to the outside of your left knee or thigh.
Bring your right heel in as close as possible to your left hip. Bend
your left leg so that your outer thigh rests on he ground and your
left heel is drawn in close to your right hip. Inhaling, extend upward
through the spine and head, as you place your right hand at the base
of your spine on the floor behind you. As you do so, place your left
arm against your outer right thigh, straightening it with the palm
facing forward. When the position has been established, exhale, turn
your head, and look over your right shoulder, keeping your shoulders
level throughout. Breathe easily while holding this position. To
recover, gently reverse your path taken into the position, and repeat
to the other side |
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What are
the benefits of practicing Ardha Matsyendrasana? |
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This
twisting posture is good for liver, kidneys, spleen and adrenal glands. It
stretches the shoulders, hips, and neck and energizes the spine. This is
the only asana which twists the spine. The other asanas only stretch the
spine forwards and backwards. It is also useful in menstrual discomfort,
fatigue, sciatica, backache, asthma, indigestion, constipation, and
obesity. |
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What
precaution one should take in practicing Ardha Matsyendrasana? |
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1. While
practicing this asana always take care that your spine does not jerk.
Never move into or out of a twist position rapidly.
2. If you
have any spinal injury then consult your doctor before start practicing
this asana.
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Some persons may feel it difficult to hold the toes of the left by right
hand they should hold the ankle or if that also is not possible then
hold the knee. Start with comfortable posture and reach to the advanced
stages after practice of few days. |
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