Matsyasana
is a reclined backward bending yoga posture with or without positioning the legs in Lotus Posture.
It is one of the yoga postures of medieval times and yet a popular posture of modern yoga.
Matsyasana Yoga Asana Steps:
Sit in Lotus Posture. Have a couple of slow and deep breath.
Bend slowly backward and lie on the floor without releasing Lotus Posture. Support your body with your forearms and elbows while bending backward.
Lift the chest a little upward. Turn the crown of the head towards the floor. Make an arch of the back to the maximum comfortable extent.
Hold on the big toes with elbows touching the floor. Now the body is supported by the legs, buttocks, and head.
Breathe slowly. Keep the position as long as it is comfortable.
To release the position, bring down the back to the floor and straighten the head. Come back to sitting posture by placing the palms on the floor. Release the Lotus Posture.
Repeat the Step 1 to Step 6 with the legs crossed on the opposite side in Lotus Posture.
