Matsyasana
Functional Ashtanga

Matsyasana

Fish
Hip External Rotation

Matsyasana (Fish Pose)

Backbend counter to shoulderstand, opening the chest and throat.

Key mobility requirements: hip external rotation, shoulder extension, knee flexion

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target hip external rotation for Matsyasana:

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

Other Movements in Matsyasana

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Knee Flexion Knee Flexion in Matsyasana
scapula-depression scapula-depression in Matsyasana
Shoulder Extension Shoulder Extension in Matsyasana
Shoulder Retraction Shoulder Retraction in Matsyasana
Spine Extension Spine Extension in Matsyasana
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