Be certain of your physical abilities and limitations before attempting any yoga pose, and seek clearance from your physician if you are uncertain. Always respect your body and know your limits.

Half Lord of the Fishes Pose

Ardha Matsyendrasana:

• Inhale, begin seated with legs extended.
• Exhale, bending right knee and crossing over left placing right foot flat or choose a variation.
• Inhale, twisting toward right leg, place right hand on floor behind back.
• Exhale, place left elbow on outside of right knee.
• Inhale, slowly rotating head towards the right.
• Exhale, using core and elbow finding full twist, keeping spine extended.
• Hold pose 3 to 5 breaths or as long as comfortable.
• Repeat on other side.

Congratulations on learning “Ardha Matsyendrasana Pose, Yoga Half Lord of the Fishes Pose”.