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Fish Pose
Sanskrit:
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Other Names:
Matsyasana
motz-YAHS-uh-nuh
Matsya = Fish, Asana = Pose
Matsyasana
Intermediate
Heart, Throat
Backbend
Overview
Fish Pose opens the heart and throat chakras, promoting deep breath and surrender to inner flow.
Lift chest, draw shoulder blades back, protect lower back.
Emotional freedom, vocal expression, and surrender
Opens chest and throat. Aids in breathing and thyroid health.
Stimulates thyroid and parathyroid glands, expands breath.
Lift through the chest before leaning back. Protect lower spine.
Lie on back. Slide hands under hips. Inhale and lift chest. Drop head back gently.
Use props such as bolsters or blocks to reduce compression.
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