Yoga Half Lord of the Fishes Ardha Matsyendrasana

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Illustration of figure showing pose for half lord of the fishes, also known as Ardha Matsyendrasana, on a mat. This pose stretches the shoulders, hips, and neck, energizes the spine, stimulates the digestive fire in the belly, the liver and kidneys, relieves menstrual discomfort, fatigue, sciatica, and backache, therapeutic for asthma and infertility, traditional sayings state that Ardha Matsyendrasana increases appetite, destroys most deadly diseases, and awakens kundalini.

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Anatomy Visible in the Medical Illustration Includes:

Splenius capitis, rhomboids, serratus anterior, erector spinae

Image created by:

Joanna Culley