What is Ardha Matsyendrasana
Ardha Matsyendrasana This Asana in its original form is difficult to practice, therefore, it was simplified which is called ‘Ardha-Matsyendrasana’.
- After sufficient practice of this Asana, it becomes possible to practice Matsyendrasana.
Also Know as: Half spinal twist Posture, Half lord of the fishes Pose, Ardho Matseyanrasana, Adha Matsynder Asan
How to start this Asana
- Sit down on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you and buttocks on the floor.
- Bend the right leg at the knee and place the heel tight at the perineum.
- Keep the foot of the left leg by the side of the right thigh near the knee.
- Now, bring the right hand round the outer side of the left knee passing between the chest and the knee and catch hold of the left big toe.
- The right shoulder blade rests on the outer side of the left knee.
- Take the left hand round the back and try to catch the right thigh.
- Now look back over the left shoulder.
- Now, keep your trunk in vertical position and keep in the pose for a while.
How to end this Asana
- Release the position with an exhalation.
- Then come back to the starting position.
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Benefits of Ardha Matsyendrasana
According to research, this Asana is helpful as per below(YR/1)
- It stimulates the digestive fire in the stomach.
- Energises the spine and make it flexible.
- It relieves the menstrual discomfort, fatigue, and backache.
- Also stimulates the liver and kidney and stretches neck, shoulders, and hips.
- Helps to cure constipation and reduces the abdominal girth.
Precaution to be taken before doing Ardha Matsyendrasana
As per several scientific studies, precautions need to be taken in diseases mentioned as per below(YR/2)
- Not for the persons who have spine or back injury.
So, consult your doctor if you have any of the problem mentioned above.
Histroy and scientific base of Yoga
Due to the oral transmission of sacred writings and the secrecy of its teachings, yoga’s past is riddled with mystery and confusion. Early yoga literature were recorded on delicate palm leaves. So it was easily damaged, destroyed, or lost. Yoga’s origins may be dated back over 5,000 years. However other academics believe it could be as old as 10,000 years. Yoga’s lengthy and illustrious history may be split into four distinct periods of growth, practise, and invention.
- Pre Classical Yoga
- Classical Yoga
- Post Classical Yoga
- Modern Yoga
Yoga is a psychological science with philosophical overtones. Patanjali begins his Yoga method by instructing that the mind must be regulated – Yogahs-chitta-vritti-nirodhah. Patanjali does not delve into the intellectual underpinnings of the need to regulate one’s mind, which are found in Samkhya and Vedanta. Yoga, he continues, is the regulation of the mind, the constraint of the thought-stuff. Yoga is a science based on personal experience. The most essential advantage of yoga is that it helps us to maintain a healthy bodily and mental state.
Yoga can help to slow down the ageing process. Since aging starts mostly by autointoxication or self-poisoning. So, we can considerably limit the catabolic process of cell degeneration by keeping the body clean, flexible, and properly lubricated. Yogasanas, pranayama, and meditation must all be combined to reap the full advantages of yoga.
SUMMARY
Ardha Matsyendrasana is helpful in increase flexibility of muscles, improves shape of the body, reduce mental stress, as well improves overall health.