Ardha Matsyendrasana The Half Fish Pose

Ardha Matsyendrasana | The Half Fish Pose

Ardha matsyendrasana, a seated twist pose, is the ninth of the 12 basic poses in Hatha yoga. The name for this asana is derived from the Sanskrit, ardha, meaning “half”; matsya, meaning “fish”; indra, meaning “king”; and asana, meaning “pose.” To enter the pose, the yogi begins in dandasana (staff pose).

Ardha Matsyendrasana (ARE-dah MOT-see-en-DRAHS-anna)
ardha
= half · Matsyendra = king of the fish (matsya = fish indra = ruler), a legendary teacher of yoga



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