Matsyasana : Fish pose

Steps to follow :
Lie down on your back with your legs straight and your feet together. Place your hands, palms down, underneath your thighs.

Pressing down on your elbows, inhale and arch your back. Drop your head back so that the top of your head is on the floor, but your weight should rest on your elbows. Exhale. Breathe deeply while in the position, keeping your legs and lower torso relaxed. To come out of the pose, lift your head and place it gently back down, then release the arms.

Benefits:

  • The spinal column gets toned.
  • It increases your lung capacity.
  • It helps in correcting any abnormal curvature of your spine.
  • Flexibility of dorsal and cervical regions increases with regular practice.