ARDHA MATSYENDRASANA BENEFITS: This asana simultaneously stretches the muscles on one side of the back and abdomen while contracting the muscles on the other side. It tones the nerves of the spine. Makes the back muscles supple. Relieves lumbago and muscular spams. And reduces the tendency of adjoining vertebrave to develop osteophytes. When practised with care. It has proved beneficial for mild cases of slipped disc. ARDHA MATSYENDRASANA Messages the abdominal Organs alleviating digestive aliments. It regulats the secretion of adrenaline anf is recommended in the yogic. BREATHING. : Inhale in the forward position. Exhale while. Twisting the trunk. Breathe deeply and slowly without strain in the final position. Inhale while returning to the starting position. DURATION : Practise once on side. Gradually increasing the holding time to. 1 Or 2 Minuts On each side of the body or up to 30 Breaths. AWARENESS : Physical- On keeping the spine straight and on movement of the abdomen created by the breath in the final position. SPIRITUAL - On AJNA CHAKRA. SEQUENCE: This asana should be performed after Completing a series of forward and backward bending asanas. CONTRA-INDICATIONS : Women more than two or three months pregnant should Avoid this practise. People Suffering from peptic ulcer. Hernia or hyper thyroidism should only practise this pose under expert guidance. People with sciatica or slipped disc may benefit this asana. But great care should be taken.
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