Matsyasan (Fish pose) For Glowing Face

Matsyasan (Fish pose) For Glowing Face 

Lie flat on the back in the Shavasana. Keeping the buttocks on the floor, inhale and raise the head, shoulders,back and upper arms off the floor arching the back and raising the chest up. Tilt the head back and place the top of the head flat on the floor. Raise the elbows off the floor bring your hands up just below the chest and join them at the palms with the fingers pointing straight up. Hold for the duration of the inhale breath or breath gently through the nostrils to remain in the posture longer. Return to the Shavasana.


Since this is not a difficult posture,it is recommended that you breath while holding it for between two and four minutes. If you are uncomfortable breathing,hold the posture for the duration of the inhaled breath. Repeat two or three times.

Benefits:

While doing this Aasan, the face experiences tension,due to which the skin of the face is stretched .So lifeless skin looks fresh and tight.

The Matsya Aasana creates a great expansion and stretching of the chest which helps relieve upper respiratory congestion as well as benefits the heart. 

Additionally, the sinus are drained and opened from the inversion of the head stretching of the neck and pressure placed on the top of the head.

The thyroid and parathyroid glands are stimulated as well.

This pose increases your lung capacity. Flexibility of dorsal and cervical regions increases with regular practice.

Note:

Do not attempt this pose if you are pregnant or suffering from hernia or a neck or back injury.