Celebrate the Beauty of Pose of the Fish, Matsyasana

All week long in my practice, I keep reflecting on the beauty of Matsyasana or pose of the fish. After a lengthy hold in shoulder stand and down into pose of the plough, the balance of rising into Matsyasana brings a feeling of completion along with a strong sense of the power generated. Coupled with the poised beauty created in this pose, Matsyasana is one of the simplest yet most graceful poses to perform.

In addition to its grace and beauty, the pose of the fish offers many benefits including;

Stretches the hip flexors and the muscles between the ribs
Stretches and stimulates the muscles of the stomach and the front of the neck
Stretches and stimulates the organs of the belly and throat
Strengthens the muscles of the upper back and back of the neck
Improves posture