Hatha Yoga: The Yoga of the Physical Body. Matsyasana: The Fish Pose; Variation 1 & 2.   Matsyasana; Variation 1. Sit with the legs stretched forward. Fold one leg placing the foot on the opposite thigh. Slowly bend backward, utilizing the elbows for support and lower the crown of the head to the floor. Hold the foot of the bent leg with both hands. Accentuate the arch of the back. Remain in the final pose for a comfortable length of time and then return to the starting position. As an alternative, rest the back of the head on the floor instead of the top of the head.     Matsyasana Variation 2. Stretch both legs straight in front of the body. Lean backward and rest the top of the head on the floor. Arch the back and place both palms on the thighs. Return to the starting position after some time in the final pose.   Benefits for Both Variations. As for the basic form but at a reduced level.   Note. All other details as for full Matsyasana.     Top of This Page. Yoga Asana Directory Om Aham Mani Contents

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Hatha Yoga: The Yoga of the Physical Body. Matsyasana: The Fish Pose; Variation 1 & 2.   Matsyasana; Variation 1. Sit with the legs stretched forward. Fold one leg placing the foot on the opposite thigh. Slowly bend backward, utilizing the elbows for support and lower the crown of the head to the floor. Hold the foot of the bent leg with both hands. Accentuate the arch of the back. Remain in the final pose for a comfortable length of time and then return to the starting position. As an alternative, rest the back of the head on the floor instead of the top of the head.     Matsyasana Variation 2. Stretch both legs straight in front of the body. Lean backward and rest the top of the head on the floor. Arch the back and place both palms on the thighs. Return to the starting position after some time in the final pose.   Benefits for Both Variations. As for the basic form but at a reduced level.   Note. All other details as for full Matsyasana.     Top of This Page. Yoga Asana Directory Om Aham Mani Contents

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