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Matsyasana | Fish pose Great For Patient Suffering From Asthma As This Position Aid In Opening Respiratory Tract And Channel

By Patricia | January 12, 2009

What Is Matsyasana Yoga
Matsyasana (Fish Pose) is one of the more popular Yoga poses. The name of this pose is given due to the formation of the position, which resembles the shape of a fish. It is usually a good complementary pose to the shoulder stand. It’s a great pose for someone trying to get [...]

Fish Pose: Stimulates And Stretches The Abdominal And Throat Muscles

By Patricia | November 12, 2008

What Is Fish Pose - (Matsyasana)
The Fish Pose has an interesting story behind it. Matsyasana literally means Fish, in Sanskrit. According to Hindu mythology the fish happened to be an incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. The Lord, it is said, took on this form and saved mankind from the Great Flood. This posture is [...]