Matsyasana
Functional Ashtanga

Matsyasana

Fish
Spine Extension

Matsyasana (Fish Pose)

Backbend counter to shoulderstand, opening the chest and throat.

Key mobility focus: spine extension

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target spine extension for Matsyasana:

  1. Spine Extension Passive Stretch
  2. Spine Extension PAILS & RAILS
  3. Spine Extension PNF
  4. Spine Extension Axials
  5. Spine Extension Passive Range Hold
  6. Spine Extension Hovers
  7. Spine Extension Lift Offs

Other Movements in Matsyasana

5 more
Hip External Rotation Hip External Rotation in Matsyasana
Knee Flexion Knee Flexion in Matsyasana
scapula-depression scapula-depression in Matsyasana
Shoulder Extension Shoulder Extension in Matsyasana
Shoulder Retraction Shoulder Retraction in Matsyasana
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