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Yoga Postures with Illustrated Weight Loss : ARDHAMATSYENDRASANA
Author : Mr. Vishwas Vasant Mandlik
It was Matsyendra rishi who designed and
practiced this Asana, and hence its name Masyendrasana. This Asana
in its original form is difficult to practice, therefore, it was
simplified which is called 'Ardha Matsyendrasana'. After sufficient
practice of this Asana, it becomes possible to practice
Matsyendrasana.
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Pre
position :
Sitting Position
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Step 1
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Bend
the left leg in the knee and place it on the other side
of the right knee.
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Step 2
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Bend the right
leg in the knee and fold it fully.
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Step 3
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Cross the
right hand over the left leg and hold its big toe.
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Step 4
: Turn
the shoulders and the neck to the left as much as
possible. Encircle the waist by the left hand keeping
the palm inside out. Turn the neck also to the left and
continue smooth breathing.
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Position
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While taking the right hand over the knee of the left
leg, keep the right arm touching the standing knee of
the left leg and keep the downward part of the right
hand parallel and very close to the knee.
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The folded left leg is pressed by the right arm in order
to twist the trunk to the left. At this point do not try
to sit on the fold of the right leg.
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Keep the folded right leg free.
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While twisting the trunk to the left, outstrech the
chest. Straighten the spinal column and the neck, and
then turn to the left as much as possible.
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This twisting process is further enhanced by encircled
left hand round the waist.
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This turning process is facilitated, if it is done with exhailing. Once the final position is attained, the
smooth breathing should continue.
Releasing
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1.
Turn the neck and the sight to the front.
2.
Restore the hands to their place.
3.
Straighten the right leg.
4.
Bring the left leg to its place and take the sitting
position.
Note: Do this Asana by taking up the right leg with
necessary relevant changes in taking and releasing the
Asana.
Duration
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In whatever form this Asana is taken up, it should be
maintained for two minutes on each side. Then, try to have
the ideal position and stabilize it for two minutes. After a
good deal of practice, it can be kept for five minutes on
each side.
Internal
Effects :
This is the advanced stage of Vakrasana. Naturally, all the
advantages of that Asana are experienced more prominently in
this Asana. It has favourable effects on constipation and
loss of appetite and digestive system as a whole.
Precaution:
Maintaining the Asana with bearable strain, it should be
released as stated above. Persons having spinal column
complaints, should do this Asana after consulting some Yoga
Experts. |
