Ardha Matsyendrasana
Functional Ashtanga

Ardha Matsyendrasana

Half Lord of the Fishes
Hip Flexion

Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)

Deep seated twist, opening the shoulders and hips.

Key mobility requirements: hip flexion, hip external rotation, shoulder internal rotation

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target hip flexion for Ardha Matsyendrasana:

  1. Hip Joint Flexion Passive Stretch
  2. Hip Joint Flexion PAILS & RAILS
  3. Hip Joint Flexion PNF
  4. Hip Joint Flexion Passive Range Hold
  5. Hip Joint Flexion Hovers
  6. Hip Joint Flexion Lift Offs

Other Movements in Ardha Matsyendrasana

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Ankle Plantarflexion Ankle Plantarflexion in Ardha Matsyendrasana
Elbow Flexion Elbow Flexion in Ardha Matsyendrasana
Elbow Pronation Elbow Pronation in Ardha Matsyendrasana
Elbow Supination Elbow Supination in Ardha Matsyendrasana
Hip Abduction Hip Abduction in Ardha Matsyendrasana
Hip Adduction Hip Adduction in Ardha Matsyendrasana
Hip External Rotation Hip External Rotation in Ardha Matsyendrasana
Hip Internal Rotation Hip Internal Rotation in Ardha Matsyendrasana
Knee Flexion Knee Flexion in Ardha Matsyendrasana
Shoulder Abduction Shoulder Abduction in Ardha Matsyendrasana
Shoulder Extension Shoulder Extension in Ardha Matsyendrasana
Shoulder External Rotation Shoulder External Rotation in Ardha Matsyendrasana
Shoulder Internal Rotation Shoulder Internal Rotation in Ardha Matsyendrasana
Spine Flexion Spine Flexion in Ardha Matsyendrasana
Spine Rotation Spine Rotation in Ardha Matsyendrasana
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