How to Do the Perfect Fish Pose (Matsyasana) - Complete Guide

Want to master Fish Pose — the therapeutic heart opener that counters forward posture and expands the chest? You're in the right place.

Perfect Fish Pose (Matsyasana) Technique

Fish Pose (Matsyasana) is a classic backbend that opens the heart, throat, and chest while providing a gentle spinal extension. This pose is traditionally practiced as the counter-pose to Shoulderstand, helping to restore natural spinal curves. It's both energizing and therapeutic, improving posture and breathing capacity. ChAIron's AI coaching ensures safe heart opening, proper neck support, and gradual chest expansion.

Step-by-Step Form Guide

  1. Supine Setup:Lie on back with legs extended, arms alongside body, palms down
  2. Elbow Foundation:Press forearms and elbows into floor, lift chest toward ceiling
  3. Crown Contact:Gently lower crown of head to floor, keeping weight on forearms
  4. Chest Opening:Lift heart high, expand chest, breathe into front ribs
  5. Leg Engagement:Keep legs active, pressing through heels, engaging thighs

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Putting too much weight on the neck and head
  • Forcing the chest lift without proper arm support
  • Allowing the legs to become passive
  • Holding breath instead of breathing deeply
  • Staying in pose too long (start with 30 seconds)
  • Not preparing with gentler heart openers first

AI Coaching Benefits

  • Chest lift and heart opening degree
  • Arm and elbow placement for support
  • Neck position and weight distribution
  • Leg engagement and alignment
  • Breathing pattern and chest expansion
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