March 24th, 2007 | admin

Ardha Matsyendrasana or half matsyendrasana is a modification of Matsyasana, which poses more difficulty than ardha matsyendrasana.

The Procedure for Ardha Matsyendrasana

1. Sit with legs spread before you, hands by the side of your body resting on the ground. Fingers are kept together and point forward.

2. Fold your right knee and get the heel to the region of perineum.

3. Now bend the left leg and raise the knee. With the help of your hands, place the left foot on the right side of your right knee. Your left knee is closer to right chest.

4. Extend your right hand over the left knee and grasp the big thumb of your left feet.

5. Take the left hand behind your body and place it palms down on the right thigh.

6. Now is the time for Spinal Twist – all parts above your waist are twisted left.

7. Exhale as you spin and inhale as you return. You can make five or six twists at a time.

Practice it on right side too.

Notes on Ardha Matsyendrasana

This exercise gives flexibility to backbone. It is beneficial for diabetics as this exercise has the power to regulate the functioning of pancreas.