Ardha-Matsyendrasana

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Spinal rotation position increases blood flow to all spinal nerves, veins and tissues. It increases the flexibility of the entire spine and also increases the range of the hip joints. It relieves pain in the lower part of the spine and helps prevent "thrown out" discs, rheumatism of the spine, lumbar impingement, kyphosis, scoliosis, cervical spine pain and osteoarthritis.

Calms the nervous system and removes toxins from the spine (causing headaches).

It improves digestion, relieves flatulence and strengthens the abdominal, thigh and gluteal muscles.