Supta Matsyendrasana
Reclined Spinal Twist · సుప్త మత్స్యేంద్రాసనం
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Beginner Twisting asanas · మెలిక ఆసనాలు
⏱ Hold / repeat: 30–60 seconds each side · 👧 suitable for children (with an adult) · 👵 senior-friendly
How to do it
- Lie on the back with knees bent.
- Let both knees fall to the right; arms out to the sides.
- Turn the head to the left if comfortable.
- Breathe; bring the knees back and switch.
🌬️ Breathing: Slow breathing.
✅ Benefits
- Relaxes the back
- Gentle spinal rotation
❌ Common mistakes
- Forcing the knees to the floor
⚠️ Avoid it, or take care, if
- Spinal injury
- Pregnancy after the first trimester (lying flat)
🪑 Easier versions
- Cushion under the knees
Stop at once with chest pain, faintness, severe breathlessness or sharp pain. Emergency: 108 / 112. Educational content, not medical advice.
More Twisting asanas
Ardha Matsyendrasana Bharadvajasana Marichyasana III Parivrtta Utkatasana
Yoga supports well-being; it does not diagnose or treat disease. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or have had surgery, ask your doctor first. Advanced poses (headstand, shoulder stand, plough, wheel, crow, lotus) need a qualified teacher.
