Ardha Matsyendrasana
Functional Ashtanga

Ardha Matsyendrasana

Half Lord of the Fishes
Hip External Rotation

Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)

Deep seated twist, opening the shoulders and hips.

Key mobility focus: hip external rotation

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target hip external rotation for Ardha Matsyendrasana:

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

Other Movements in Ardha Matsyendrasana

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Ankle Plantarflexion Ankle Plantarflexion in Ardha Matsyendrasana
Elbow Flexion Elbow Flexion in Ardha Matsyendrasana
forearm-pronation forearm-pronation in Ardha Matsyendrasana
forearm-supination forearm-supination in Ardha Matsyendrasana
Hip Abduction Hip Abduction in Ardha Matsyendrasana
Hip Adduction Hip Adduction in Ardha Matsyendrasana
Hip Flexion Hip Flexion 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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