Matsyasana is also known as the fish pose in yoga
Matsyasana benefits your pectoral muscles
Avoid practicing this pose when you have a migraine
With the pandemic primarily affecting your upper respiratory tract, there are many who have resorted to yoga for improving respiration. One such yoga pose is matsyasana. Matsyasana yoga is one of the effective asanas of yoga for the thyroid. Since this pose helps stretch your neck and throat, your thyroid gland is also stimulated [1]. As a result, it starts to produce thyroid hormones actively. This way you can overcome symptoms of hypothyroidism.
If you are wondering how this pose got its name, there is an interesting story behind this. Matsyasana, also known as fish pose in yoga, got its name from Sanskrit. Matsya was one of the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu. When Vishnu realized that a major flood could wash away the whole of Earth, this matsya was created to transport everyone to a safe place.
Practicing fish pose helps instill resilience and focus whenever you feel a little out of balance. The best part is you do not need any fancy yoga equipment to complete this pose. A sturdy yoga mat is all that matters! Read on to understand matsyasana benefits and the process of doing fish pose in yoga.
Additional read: Yoga for Thyroid
Follow these simple steps to complete this pose [2].
These are some of the muscles that this pose benefits:
There are 3 main variations of fish pose you can try out. The first variation is called fish on elbows in which you keep your head in a lifted position. Another variation is to complete the pose by placing a rolled blanket beneath your head. You may also try this pose by placing two blocks on tops of the mat. Place blocks in such a way that your shoulder blades rest on bottom block while the back of your head gets support from the top block.
When doing the fish pose, take care to follow certain precautions. Be aware of the risks you may face if you do not get this pose right.
Practicing this pose can provide many benefits:
Additional read: Yoga for Digestion
Apart from knowing the benefits of fish pose, remember that you should do it in the right way. If it is not done correctly, it could result in a severe neck injury. To get advice on such issues, reach out to top yoga and naturopathy experts on Bajaj Finserv Health. Book an in-person or online doctor consultation and learn the right way of executing the fish pose yoga.
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