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Ardha Matsyendrasana

Half Lord of the Fishes Pose

Ardha Matsyendrasana

Anatomical & Alignment Focus

Focus: Spinal Rotation & Chest Opening

Benefits: Stimulates liver and kidneys, stretches shoulders and hips.

Traditional Alignment Cues

  • 1Cross one foot over opposite knee; place sole flat on floor.
  • 2Wrap opposite arm around shin, or hook elbow outside thigh.
  • 3Inhale to lengthen spine, exhale to twist deeply from belly button.