Posture du Poisson
Matsyasana
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Une flexion arriere ouvrant le coeur qui etire la poitrine et la gorge.
Comment faire Posture du Poisson
- Allongez-vous sur le dos, jambes etendues
- Placez les mains sous les hanches, paumes vers le bas
- Appuyez sur les avant-bras et soulevez la poitrine
- Inclinez la tete en arriere pour poser le sommet du crâne au sol
- Gardez les jambes actives et respirez dans la poitrine
Benefits
- Opens the chest, throat, and front of the shoulders
- Stimulates the thyroid and parathyroid glands
- Stretches the intercostal muscles and improves breathing capacity
- Strengthens the upper back and neck extensors
- Counterbalances Shoulder Stand and forward folds
Muscles Engaged
Modifications
- Place a block under the upper back (between the shoulder blades) for a supported version
- Keep the head lifted instead of resting it on the floor if the neck is sensitive
- Bend the knees and place the feet flat on the floor for more lower back support
Cautions
- Avoid with serious neck injuries or cervical spine problems
- Use caution with high or low blood pressure
- Not recommended with chronic migraines