bound seated twist

Description

Revolved Marichi’s Pose (Marichyasana C) is a seated twist that engages the oblique abdominals and deep spinal muscles to rotate the torso. This twist provides a deep stretch to the outer hips and glutes (especially around the bent knee), and helps to open the chest and shoulders as the upper body turns. Seated marichyasana revolved Seated spinal twist or Half Lord of the Fishes Pose (Ardha Matsyendrasana) strongly engages the obliques and spinal erectors to achieve a deep seated twist. This posture stretches the glutes and outer thigh of the crossed leg and releases tension in the spine, while also opening the chest and shoulders as the upper body rotates. A seated spinal twist involving a bent knee crossed over the opposite leg with one arm wrapping around the bent knee to deepen the rotation. Commonly included in seated sequences or as a counterpose to forward bends to improve spinal mobility. It belongs to the twisting pose family and is practiced on both sides to maintain balance. Known as Ardha Matsyendrasana or Marichyasana C in Sanskrit, it references the sage Matsyendra and the sage Marichi in traditional yoga texts.

Has Side Direction: Yes

Defining limb: Not set

Common Names

lord of fishes MARIC bound seated twist compass twist lord of the fishes seated compass twist media torsión sentada ardha matsyendrasana marichyasana C revolved marichyasana

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Parent Pose

marichyasana