Matsyendrasana is derived from the Sanskrit words “Matsya” meaning Fish and “Indra” meaning King. It is also known as Vakrasana, where “Vakra” signifies the meaning of twisted.
This asana named after the one of the founders of Hatha Yog-Matsyendranath, has many benefits, which are:
- By giving an equal stretch to both spine and stomach at the same time, this asana straiten the muscles and strengthens the spinal cord along with developing the flexibility.
- This asana is extremely beneficial for the treatment of slip-disk.
- It improves the digestion process in an individual.
- It has proven very beneficial for the treatment of diabetes as well as acidity.
- It leads to the proper functioning of the adrenal glands (the glands that help the body control blood sugar, burn protein and fat, react to stressors like a major illness or injury, and regulate blood pressure).
Thus, if performed under proper guidance and with comfort, this asana proves to very beneficial to the health.
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