Fish Pose (matsyasana) is a gentle backbend that stimulates the crown of the head and the pituitary gland. The activiation of these areas helps to balance the body (all seven chakras become more open and aligned – visit What the heck are chakras? for more information on chakras). As well, the hypothalumus and neo cortex areas of the brain are awakened, releasing endorphines, which makes you feel better, and firing synapses, increasing brain function. Its also a fun way for kids to look at the world upside down fostering creativity, insight, and new approaches to problem solving.
Fish Pose – Matsuyasana
fish pose
- Lie down on your back, hands by your hips or underneath your buttocks
- Gently roll onto the top of your head without crunching the neck, opening the chest, keeping the hips on the floor
- Make fish lips and enjoy looking at the world upside down
Benefits: opens the hip flexors, stretches and stimulates the belly and organs, opens the chest, stretches the upper back, improves posture, stimulates the crown chakra
Watch for more animal poses in the coming weeks which will tie together in an upcoming yoga adventure story perfect for pre-school and elementary aged kids.
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