The Sanskrit word “Matsya” means fish. We can swim in the water like a fish doing this asana. Therefore, the name Matsyasan.

Technique :

Sit on a carpet or blanket in Padmasana, slowly lie on your back with the support of your elbows. Knees should be kept fixed on the ground. Keep both your hands below the thighs. Support body . Lift the waist upwards, bend it towards the neck. Rest the head on the ground. Stretch the face backwards and chest upwards. Hold the toe of right foot with the left hand and toe of the left foot with the right hand and place the elbow on the ground. Inhale deeply. Stretch the body fully, make a bridge-like formation under the waist. Keep both jaws pressed together and come to the last position. Hold on comfortably as long as possible. Now release the toes. Hold the things with your hand and place the waist and back on the ground. Then rise up supporting yourself on your elbows. Relax in Savasana. Matsyasana should always be done after sarvang asana.

Benefits :

We can swim easily in the water with this asana, because a person can not get drowned while in this asana. this asana pushes the gas of he intesting downwards. Bowels become clear, the digestion improves. It strengthens and clears the intestines. It is beneficial in diseases of brain, neck, lungs, nose and ears because it stretches the neck and chest. This is very beneficial for patients who suffer from respiratory diseases. This strengthens the thyroid gland.