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Yoga Poses for Beginners | Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes)

Half Lord of the Fishes Pose

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Half Lord of the Fishes Pose offers many gifts: a stretch in the outer hip and thighs, opening in the shoulders and chest, and a healthy lengthening of your spine.

The Yoga for Back Care DVD by Annie Carpenter is an essential guide to soothing and strengthening your whole back.

The exercise instructions and advice presented in this video are designed for people who are in good health and physically fit. They are not intended to substitute for medical counseling. The creators, producers, participants, and distributors of Yoga Journal disclaim any liability for loss or injury in connection with the exercises shown or the instruction and advice expressed.

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Reader Comments

Anonymous

you are excellent teachers

Alex

I'm a Marine looking for stress relieving poses and poses that will help relieve tension in my back I started yoga a week ago and I'm not very flexible so I need some good beginner ones... My girlfriend has already shown me child's pose downward facing dog and a few cat poses and they help and they keep my mind at ease are there any other good poses

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