Vis
Matsyasana
maht-see-AH-sah-nah
Een hartopende achterwaartse buiging die de borst en keel strekt.
Hoe doe je Vis
- Lig op je rug met gestrekte benen
- Leg je handen onder je heupen, handpalmen omlaag
- Druk in je onderarmen en til je borst op
- Kantel je hoofd naar achteren en leg de kruin op de grond
- Houd je benen actief en adem in je borst
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