Pose Name: Sitting Half Spinal Twist
Indian Name: Ardha Matsyendrasana
Benefits:
• Makes spine supple
• Increases the elasticity of the spine
• Opens the chest and increases the oxygen supply to the lungs
Precautions:
•This asana must be avoided during pregnancy and menstruation as it entails a strong twist at the abdomen
• People who have recently undergone abdominal, heart or brain surgeries, should not practice this asana