Flapping Fish

Matsya kridasana

• Lie on the stomach.
• Interlock the fingers and place them under the head.
• Bend the left leg sideways and bring the left knee close to the left ribs.
• Keep the right leg straight along the floor.
• Swivel the arms to the left and rest the left elbow near the left knee.
• Lay the right side of the head in the crook of the elbow or comfortably on the arm.
• Close the eyes and relax the whole body.
• After some time, come back to centre then practice to the right.

Breathing

• Natural and relaxed.

Awareness

• Consciously relax the body.
• The natural breath.
• Manipura chakra.

Benefits

• Stimulates digestive peristalsis.
• Relieves constipation.
• Soothes backache.
• Alleviates sciatica.
• Rest during pregnancy.