Ardha-Matsyendrasana

Spine Twisting Pose

Benefits

  • Twists and moves the spine to its full range of motion clockwise and anticlockwise
  • Improves the flexibility and elasticity of the spine
  • Increases range of motion in the thoracic and cervical spine most obviously – slowly down to the coccyx
  • Rejuvenates musculoskeletal, reproductive, digestive, nervous and endocrine systems
  • Maximum stimulation for the spine means neutralizes the spine and ensures final deep tissue massage for the back muscles and each and every vertebra
  • Releases any residual stress, tension and toxins out of the spine making way for oxygen rich blood to rejuvenate – like wringing a towel one last time
  • Circulates nutrition rich blood through the nerves in the spinal column.
  • Tremendously improves the mobility and elasticity of the spine
  • Stress relief for the neck and shoulders
  • Stretches intercostal and bronchial muscles
  • Preventative medicine for herniated discs, postural scoliosis, lordosis and kyphosis.
  • Realigns the spine and prevents deformity of lumbar section
  • Reenergizes the body and pushes fatigue and lethargy out
  • Relieves back pain while deeply stretching into hips and legs
  • Prevents arthritis of the knees