| What is Fish Pose? |
| Fish pose, or matsayasana in Sanskrit, is a backbend that opens the chest and lungs. From a supine position, the practitioner supports the torso on the forearms while the chest lifts toward the sky. It’s commonly used as a counterpose to shoulderstand, or sarvangasana. |
| Instructions |
| Lie on the back with the legs together.Place the hands under the buttocks, palms down.Inhale and lift the heart toward the sky. Rest on the forearms. Lean the head back so that it touches the floor. Do not rest on the head.Breathe while holding the pose. |
| Benefits of Fish Pose |
| Opens the chest and lungsImproves upper body postureStimulates the thyroidStretches the abdominal organs |
Anna Godfrey 