Fish Pose

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Fish Pose / Matsyasana

by Sri Swami Sivananda
of The Divine Life Society

Do this asana immediately after Shoulderstand for 10 seconds to start with, and gradually increase it to 10 minutes. This pose is complementary to Shoulderstand. It will relieve stiffness of the neck and any crampy condition of the cervical region caused by long practice of Sarvangasana.

As the larynx or wind-box and trachea (windpipe) are thrown open widely, this pose helps deep breathing. The apices of the lungs receive proper air and sufficient supply of pure Oxygen. The cervical and upper dorsal nerves are nourished with a good quantity of blood and toned properly. The endocrine glands, viz., pituitary and pineal, that are located in the brain are stimulated and toned also. These glands play a vital part in the functioning of the various systems of the body.

Fish pose is the destroyer of many diseases. It removes constipation. It is useful in curing asthma, consumption and chronic bronchitis on account of the deep breathing. It also cures all the abdominal illnesses and regulates the function of the thyroid gland.