• 8 years ago
When you twist into your core strength you will feel that the twisting movement takes you deeper into your center. Using both the core strength of the body and the flexibility of the spine and torso is a complex movement. Rather than just twisting along the spine this posture involved a deep rotation of the hips as well as the shoulders. You need the support of the inner body as well as flexibility. Ardha Matsyendrasana is a posture in the Intermediate Series that is used to re-establish connection to the core and literally twist into your center after the deep backbending of Second Series Ashtanga Yoga.

Benefits of Ardha Matsyendrasana / Half-Spinal Twist
1) Ardha Matsyendrasana helps to reduce tummy fat.
2) It twists the spine and energizes the body.
3) It enhances the performance of spinal cord and addresses nervous disorders.
4) Women can benefit greatly by this posture as it cures menstrual disorders.
5) It makes the hips flexible and improves the blood circulation in the pelvic region.
6) It helps to relieve lower back pain as well as upper back pain.

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