{"id":163752,"date":"2022-10-15T19:07:34","date_gmt":"2022-10-15T13:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=163752"},"modified":"2026-03-02T06:56:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T06:56:49","slug":"health-fitness-benefits-of-matsyasana-and-how-to-do-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-matsyasana-and-how-to-do-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Matsyasana (Fish Pose) and How to Do it By Dr. Ankit Sankhe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What is Matsyasana?<\/a><\/li>
How to Do It?<\/a><\/li>
Do You Know?<\/a><\/li>
Benefits of Matsyasana<\/a><\/li>
Risks of Exercise<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Yoga has been around for ages. It is only in recent years that interest in it has been renewed. The ease of exercise that Yoga offers is the reason for this new-found interest not only because of the holistic benefits of Yoga alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Practicing yoga does not require heavy expensive equipment nor does it require a specialized space (like a gym). It can be done at home, in comfortable clothes, with only a mat. What makes yoga even more attractive is the adaptability that it offers to a beginner. Practically, any yoga pose can be modified to suit a beginner.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Matsyasana is one such interesting yoga asana that can be done in the comfort of your home, with only a yoga mat.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What is Matsyasana?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMatsyasana is a popular yogic asana. In the word \u2018Matsyasana\u2019, Matsya means Fish in Sanskrit. It is named so since the final posture that the body assumes in this asana resembles a fish. Hence Matsyasana is also called a Fish pose ^{1<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>How to Do It?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Yoga asanas, when done properly using the proper techniques in a systematic matter, not only help in obtaining the maximum health benefit but also help in reducing the incidence of any injury.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The steps to do Matsyasana are as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Sit in a comfortable position like Padmasana (also called as Lotus pose, it is a simple cross-legged sitting posture where each foot is kept on the opposite thigh).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Maintaining the cross-legged posture, carefully bend backward and lie flat down on your back fully.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Now raise your upper back only, supporting yourself with your elbows and palms, stretching your neck backward to place the top of your head on the ground.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Now, with your right hand, grasp the left foot and then grasp the left foot with your right hand, keeping the elbows on the floor.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The outer side of your calves, knees, and thighs should be touching the ground. Your back should be bent backward in such a way that only the top of the head and the outer side of the lower limbs touch the ground ^{1<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
This is the final pose. Hold it for 10-15 seconds or for as long as you are comfortable ^{2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
While releasing the pose, first let go of the toes, keep your palms on the ground, and use them as a support to straighten your head. Then come up slowly.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Relax completely after this. You may lie down in Savasana to relax your whole body ^{1<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>}
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