Ardha-Matsyendrasana Half-Matsyendra Posture Yoga Asanas Mudra Benefits How to do Practice Yogic History Poses Beginners

Ardha-Matsyendrasana (Half-Matsyendra Posture)

Place the left heel beneath the right hip, the right sole on the ground towards left of the left knee. Then hold the right toe with the left hand, encircling the right knee. Now take your right hand around the back and place it on the left groin. Turn your face to the right.

Taking into consideration the difficulty of the full Matsyendra Pose, the Half-Matsyendra Pose has been explained first. After some practice of the latter, the former will be easy.

Shri Gorakhnath’s Guru Matsyendranath used to practice Yoga in this posture. This posture, therefore, become known after his name

Benefits:- It keeps the nervous system of waist, spinal cord, thighs, arms and neck strong. It keeps the spine elastic and gives a good massage to the abdominal viscera. It improves digestion and keeps the body fit. It cures urinal troubles and gonorrhoes. Prana and mind are brought under control and it makes the body symmetric.