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Fish (Matsyasan)
Following the Shoulderstand and the Bridge, relax for a short spell. Then move into the Fish
asana. Lift the upper part of your body into an arch with your head bent backward onto the mat.
Bring your ankles and legs up into the Lotus pose (Padmasan). If you cannot yet do the Lotus,
just cross your legs in the Easy Pose (Sukhasan). If you can manage the Lotus, then grip your big
toes with your hands as shown and draw your body into a more pronounced arch.
Following the Shoulderstand and the Bridge, relax for a short spell. Then move into the Fish
asana. Lift the upper part of your body into an arch with your head bent backward onto the mat.
Bring your ankles and legs up into the Lotus pose (Padmasan). If you cannot yet do the Lotus,
just cross your legs in the Easy Pose (Sukhasan). If you can manage the Lotus, then grip your big
toes with your hands as shown and draw your body into a more pronounced arch.
| Fish |
| At first stay in the Fish for four breaths. As you get used to it you can add another four breaths in subsequent sessions until you are breathing in and out forty times while in the Fish pose. |
| Release your toes and let your torso relax onto the mat. Fold your hands behind your head. |
| With your legs still in the Lotus pose, lie face down with your hands under your forehead and your crossed legs stretched flat against the mat. |
| One way of doing this is to pull your folded legs up over your head as in the Plow asana. Then you can rock forward, up on to your buttocks, balance briefly, and then let yourself down onto your belly. |
| Yoga for Carnivores by Jay Dyck |