Postura do Peixe
Matsyasana
maht-see-AH-sah-nah
Uma extensao de coluna que abre o coracao e alonga o peito e a garganta.
Como fazer Postura do Peixe
- Deite-se de costas com as pernas estendidas
- Coloque as maos sob os quadris com as palmas para baixo
- Pressione os antebracos e eleve o peito
- Incline a cabeca para tras para apoiar o topo da cabeca no chao
- Mantenha as pernas ativas e respire no peito
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