Ardha Matsyendrasana
Functional Ashtanga

Ardha Matsyendrasana

Half Lord of the Fishes
Spine Rotation

Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)

Deep seated twist, opening the shoulders and hips.

Key mobility focus: spine rotation

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target spine rotation for Ardha Matsyendrasana:

  1. Spinal Rotation PAILS & RAILS
  2. Spine Rotation Axials
  3. Spine Rotation Lift Offs
  4. Spine Rotation Passive Range Hold
  5. Spine 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
Shoulder Internal Rotation Shoulder Internal Rotation in Ardha Matsyendrasana
Spine Flexion Spine Flexion in Ardha Matsyendrasana
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