Prapada Matsyendrasana

Prapada Matsyendrasana is an Asana. It is translated as Tip Toe Lord of the Fishes Pose from Sanskrit.

The name of this pose comes from "prapada" meaning "tip toe", "Matsyendra" in referense to a legendary Hindu Sage, and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".[1][2]

Benefits and Cautions

This pose claims the following benefits: it stretched the outside of the thigh, promotes spinal flexibility and balance.

It is recommended to be cautious while doing this pose if you have any spinal, knee or ankle injuries.[1][2]

Publications Featuring

References

  1. 1 2 "View all Yoga Poses by Category | Dharma Yoga Center New York City". www.dharmayogacenter.com. Retrieved 2016-11-06.
  2. 1 2 Lacerda, Daniel (2015-12-01). 2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses. Hachette Books. ISBN 9780316270625.
  3. Mittra, Dharma (2003-04-01). Asanas: 608 Yoga Poses. Novato, Calif.: New World Library. ISBN 9781577314028.
  4. Rhodes, Darren; Sell, Christina; Longstaff, Michael (2013-02-10). Huang, Ellen, ed. Yoga Resource Practice Manual. Tirtha Studios & Yo Productions.
  5. Sparrowe, Linda; Martinez, David (2008-01-08). Yoga (1st edition ed.). New York: Universe. ISBN 9780789399878.
  6. Lacerda, Daniel (2015-11-10). 2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses. Black Dog & Leventhal. ISBN 9781631910104.
  7. Andiappan, Yogananth (2007-01-01). Yogananth Andiappan - Yoga From the Heart. International Yoga Academy Lim. ISBN 9789889982812.
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