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1. |
Stretch
the legs out fully in front of you while sitting. |
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To fully gain the
benefits of sarvangasana and Halasana it is important to practice Matsyasana. |
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Bend
the knees. |
2. |
Place
each foot on the opposite hip joint, crossing the legs. |
3. |
Now,
lay backward, supporting yourself with your elbows. |
4. |
Lie
down. Let the legs, hands and head touch the ground. |
5. |
Rest
your weight on the elbows. |
6. |
Bend
the head well back so that the neck and back are arched up. Catch hold of
each big toe with each hand. |
7. |
Keeping
the eyes open, retain this pose. |
8. |
Breathe
slowly and deeply. Gently leg to the grip on the toes. |
9. |
Bring
the back down unclasp the legs from their folded position. |
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Sarvagnasana and Halasana must be followed by Matsyasana, because
it is a complementary asana for both. |
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Do
this asana for half of the time that you do Sarvagnasana. |
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1. |
This
balances the forward bend and backward bend of posture. |
2. |
It
also brings balance to the spinal cord. |
3. |
This
posture cures stiffness and pain in the neck, chest, legs and waist. |
4. |
It
relieves headache, pain in the eyes, ears and tonsils. |
5. |
These
organs get increased blood supply from this asana. |
6. |
The
rib cage and lungs expand, increasing lung capacity. |
7. |
It
helps in the practice of celibacy. |
8. |
It
increases concentration and purifies the mind. |
9. |
It
also helps in eliminating nocturnal emissions and nerve weakness. |
