Ardha Matsyendrasana
Functional Ashtanga

Ardha Matsyendrasana

Half Lord of the Fishes
Shoulder Internal Rotation

Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)

Deep seated twist, opening the shoulders and hips.

Key mobility focus: shoulder internal rotation

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target shoulder internal rotation for Ardha Matsyendrasana:

  1. Shoulder Internal Rotation Hovers
  2. Shoulder Internal Rotation Lift offs
  3. Shoulder Internal Rotation PAILS & RAILS
  4. Shoulder Internal Rotation Passive Range Hold
  5. Shoulder Internal 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 External Rotation Hip External Rotation 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
Spine Flexion Spine Flexion in Ardha Matsyendrasana
Spine Rotation Spine Rotation in Ardha Matsyendrasana
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