Purna Matsyendrasana

This asana is easy for those who have practiced Ardha Matsyendrasana for some time. Purna Matsyendrasana is a bit difficult to perform in the beginning.

Technique of this asana :

• Sit on the floor with the legs stretched straight in front. Keep the trunk and the head in a vertically straight line.
• Place the right foot at the root of the left thigh. Place the right heel pressing against the navel.
• Keep the left foot on the floor behind the right knee.
• Take the right hand out from under the left knee and with the help of its thumb and first finger hold the toe of the left foot.
• Keep the left foot firm in this position.
• Take your left hand behind the back and keep the head and the body turned to the left side.
• Twist the waist slightly. Look at the tip of the nose. Breathe in slowly.
• Retain this position for twenty seconds. The position can be retained for two to three minutes after sufficient practice.
• This asana gives the maximum benefits when practiced on the right and left sides alternately.

Benefits of Purna Matsyendrasana :

• It alleviates rheumatism.
• This asana makes the spine flexible and one experiences vigour and vitality of youth.
• It stimulates the life energy and cures many diseases.
• This asana is very beneficial to persons suffering from diabetes.
• It supplies fresh blood to the Prananadi. This awakens the Kundalini and the aspirant experiences mental peace and calmness.
• This asana has all the advantages of Ardha Matsyendrasana.

Contraindication : People who have stiffness in spine should not practice it.