Supported Fish Pose

Salamba Matsyasana · सालम्ब मत्स्यासन

Supported Fish Pose

Salamba Matsyasana · सालम्ब मत्स्यासन

Restorative

Level

Beginner

Body

Restorative

How to practice

Let your upper back rest on support, with your head fully supported too. Choose a low bolster or folded blanket and keep your knees bent. Adjust the height until your neck and lower back feel easy.

Benefits

Supports a gentle chest-opening rest, allowing the front shoulders to soften without active lifting.

Who should avoid or modify

Choose low supports and fully support the head if needed. Reduce the height with neck or back strain, and use an inclined or side-lying option if flat lying is uncomfortable during pregnancy.

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Supported Fish Pose

Salamba Matsyasana · सालम्ब मत्स्यासन

Supported Fish Pose

Salamba Matsyasana · सालम्ब मत्स्यासन

Restorative

Level

Beginner

Body

Restorative

How to practice

Let your upper back rest on support, with your head fully supported too. Choose a low bolster or folded blanket and keep your knees bent. Adjust the height until your neck and lower back feel easy.

Benefits

Supports a gentle chest-opening rest, allowing the front shoulders to soften without active lifting.

Who should avoid or modify

Choose low supports and fully support the head if needed. Reduce the height with neck or back strain, and use an inclined or side-lying option if flat lying is uncomfortable during pregnancy.