ARDHA MATSYENDRASANA FOR HEALTHY LIVER

Ardha Matsyendrasana (King of the Fish Pose or Seated Half Spinal Twist) is a very beneficial yoga pose of the liver. The scientific pressing of the liver stimulates and strengthens the liver that is damaged by stress, apoptosis, inflammation and fibrosis. To perform this asana, begin by sitting cross-legged. –

Ardha Matsyendrasana (Sanskrit: अर्धमत्स्येन्द्रासन), Half Lord of the Fishes Pose, Half Spinal Twist Pose or Vakrasana is an asana that usually appears as a seated spinal twist with many variations, and is one of the twelve basic asanas in many systems of Hatha Yoga.

This asana is named after the great yogi Matsyendranath (9th century Yoga guru who founded Hatha Yoga).
The name comes from the Sanskrit words ardha meaning “half“, matsya meaning “fish“,eendra meaning “king“, andasana (आसन ) meaning “posture” or “seat“.
The name Vakrasana comes from the Sanskrit “Vakra” (‘twisted or reverse‘).

This is one of the few poses in the Basic Session that rotates the spine. Most bend the spinal column either backward or forward, but to become truly flexible it must be twisted laterally as well. The movement also tones the spinal nerves and ligaments, and improves the digestion. 

Benefits :

• Increase hips and spine flexibility.
• Removes the wastes and improves digestion
• Stimulate heart, kidneys, liver, spleen and lungs.
• Open the neck, hips and shoulders.
• Relieve fatigue, sciatica, backache and menstrual discomfort.
• Clean the internal organs.
• Releases excess toxins and heat from tissues and organs.
• Energizes and stretches the backbone.