Matsyendra

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A seated yoga pose that twists the spine and hips

noun
/ˌmɑːtsiˈɛndrə/

Jargon

: Matsyendra

The instructor demonstrated Matsyendra as a classic spinal twist in yoga class.

Examples

Many yoga practitioners perform Matsyendra to increase flexibility in the back and hips.
She studied the proper alignment for Matsyendra to avoid strain during her meditation.
The Matsyendra pose is excellent for spinal flexibility.
Have you tried the Matsyendra asana in your yoga class?
Many yoga practitioners perform Matsyendra to increase flexibility in the back and hips.
The instructor demonstrated Matsyendra as a classic spinal twist in yoga class.
She studied the proper alignment for Matsyendra to avoid strain during her meditation.

Surface Forms

Matsyendra singular

Matsyendras plural

Etymology

Matsyendra comes from the Sanskrit parts matsya 'fish' and indra 'lord'. The pose is named for a famous yoga sage called Matsyendra, so a helpful image is a twisting, flowing spine like a fish to remember this seated twist.