Ardha-Matsyendrasana

Starting position—Sit in the normal manner on the carpet.

1. Fold the right leg and push the foot under the left thigh.

2. Lift the knee and put the sole of left leg near the right knee on the ground.

3. Press the left knee in the arm-pit of right hand twining over the keep of left and catch the toe of left leg.

4. Put the left hand over the back and put the palm on the thigh of right leg. Final position.

5. Remove the left hand.

6. Remove the right hand.

7. Stretch the right leg.

8. Get to the original position.

Practise this Asana, starting with left leg the other way round. This Asan may be practiced for 3 minutes.

Benefits

Corrects ailments of hands, legs, abdomen, ribs, lumbar, neck, spinal column, liver, spleen, kidneys ete. Improves functions of these organs. This Asan is very useful in diabetes and constipation.