Yoga Anatomy

Matsyasana

Fish Pose

mots-YAHS-anna

matsya = fish

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Sternocleidomastoid

Rectus abdominis

Classification

Symmetrical supine backward-bending pose

Skeletal joint actions

Spine Upper limbs Lower limbs

Extension Scapular downward rotation

and adduction, shoulder

extension and adduction,

elbow flexion, forearm

pronation

Hip flexion and adduction,

knee extension