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________________ Bend the right elbow and place the arm around the back of the waist. The back of the right hand should wrap around the left side of the waist. Alternatively, it can be placed as high as possible between the shoulder blades with the fingers pointing up. This arm position enforces the straightness of the spine. Reverse the movements to come out of the posture and repeat on the other side. Breathing: Inhale in the forward position. Exhale while twisting the trunk. Breathe deeply and slowly without strain in the final position. Inhale while returning to the starting position. Duration: Practise once on each side, gradually increasing the holding time to 1 or 2 minutes on each side of the body or up to 30 breaths. Awareness: Physical - on keeping the spine straight and on the movement of the abdomen created by the breath in the final position. Spiritual - on ajna chakra. Sequence: This asana should be performed after completing a series of forward and backward bending asanas. Contra-indications: Women more than two or three months pregnant should avoid this practice. People suffering from peptic ulcer, hernia or hyperthyroidism should only practise this pose under expert guidance. People with sciatica or slipped disc may benefit from this asana, but great care should be taken. Benefits: This asana simultaneously stretches the muscles on one side of the back and abdomen while contracting the muscles on the other side. It tones the nerves of the spine, makes the back muscles supple, relieves lumbago and muscular spasms, and reduces the tendency of adjoining vertebrae to develop osteophytes. When practised with care, it has proved beneficial for mild cases of slipped disc. Ardha matsyendrasana massages the abdominal organs, alleviating digestive ailments. It regulates the secretion of adrenaline and bile and is recommended in the yogic 255
SR No.009366
Book TitleAsan Pranayam Mudra Bandh
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorSatyanand Saraswati Swami
PublisherYoga Publication Trust
Publication Year2002
Total Pages560
LanguageHindi
ClassificationBook_Devnagari
File Size5 MB
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