Activity
Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Sitting Poses
Class: Class 2
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Sitting Poses
Class: Class 3
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Sitting Poses
Class: Class 4
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Sitting Poses
Class: Class 5
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Sitting Poses
Class: Class 6
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Sitting Poses
Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Sitting Poses
Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Sitting Poses
Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Sitting Poses
Class: Class 10
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Sitting Poses
Class: Class 11
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Sitting Poses
Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Sitting Poses
Class: Nursery
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Sitting Poses
Class: KG
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Sitting Poses
Class: Pre Nursery
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Sitting Poses
Class: LKG
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Sitting Poses
Class: UKG
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Sitting Poses
Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn to twist the spine safely and effectively.
Students will improve spinal mobility and flexibility.
Students will understand how to detoxify and stimulate abdominal organs.
Description Of Activity
Starting Position: Begin in Dandasana (Staff Pose), sitting with your legs extended straight out in front of you.
Bend Right Knee: Bend your right knee and place your right foot flat on the floor outside your left thigh. Your right foot should be close to your left hip.
Bend Left Knee (Optional): You can keep your left leg extended, or for a deeper twist, bend your left knee and bring your left heel to rest outside your right hip.
Sit Tall: Inhale and lengthen your spine, sitting tall through the crown of your head.
Right Hand Back: Place your right hand on the floor behind you, close to your body, fingers pointing away from you. This hand acts as a kickstand to help you sit tall.
Left Arm Up: Inhale and reach your left arm up towards the ceiling, lengthening your side body.
Exhale to Twist: As you exhale, twist your torso to the right. Bring your left elbow to the outside of your right knee, or wrap your left arm around your right knee and clasp your hands.
Gaze: Turn your head to look over your right shoulder.
Deepen with Breath: With each inhale, lengthen your spine. With each exhale, deepen the twist slightly, twisting from your navel upwards.
Hold: Hold the pose for 30 seconds to 1 minute, breathing deeply and evenly.
Release: Inhale to gently unwind your torso back to the center. Extend both legs and return to Dandasana.
Repeat: Repeat the entire sequence on the other side, bending your left knee and twisting to the left.
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