Matsyasana (Fish Pose)
Technique: (To be learned
under supervision)
Ø Sit in Padmasana (Asana1). Slowly fall on the back using the
elbows as support until completely on the ground.
Ø Using the hands, lift the shoulders off the ground while folding
the head towards the body till the trachea is completely stretched and the body
is balanced on the top of the head.
Ø Slowly release the load on the hands by releasing them and
retaining the weight of the body on the head. Ensure that the body is in
balance.
Ø Move the hands forward to grip the toes. Haul on the toes using
the hands to stress the back in the reverse direction. Maintain position for
around 10 seconds. Maintain shallow breathing.
Ø Release the hands. Straighten the legs. Stretch the body. Relax.
Benefits:
Ø The reverse neck lock reverses and compensates the pressure
created by the neck lock created by sarvangasana and halasana. So, halasana should
be followed by sarvangasana and finally by matyasana.
Ø This exercise is good for toning the neck, shoulders muscles,
upper, middle and lower back. This exercise stretches the chest and abdominal
muscles thereby toning them.
Ø This asana increases blood supply to the brain stem and the
movement increases its suppleness. The complex and sensitive muscles of the neck
and head are exercised and rejuvenated.
Some noteworthy points:
Ø The pulling of the feet increases the lumbar arch and rejuvenated
the sympathetic and para-sympathetic nervous system.
Ø The pulling of the feet also increases flexibility of the knees
and improves ability to perform padmasana.
Ø Be very careful when increasing pressure on the neck muscles. A
jerk or improperly balanced pull could easily result in muscle or ligament
damage in the neck and this can be very painful.
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