23/11/2022
Matsyasana Yoga (Fish pose)
Difficulty: 5
Characteristics: Flexibility
Group: Back-bends
Direction to Face when Performing the Posture: Profile to the Judges.
Minimum Expression: The Athlete must be in a backward bend with their legs in a Lotus Position and their head touching the floor.
Recommended ex*****on with max. expression to reach:
• Sit on the floor in a cross-legged position, profile to the Judges.
• Bring the legs into a Lotus Position and bring the knees closer together to tighten the
Lotus Position, place the toes beyond the outside of each thigh to create a tight Lotus
Position.
• Place one elbow at the time behind the back and lie on the floor, and bring the knees
up.
• Place the hands on the floor over the shoulders close to the body.
• Push the upper body off the floor and touch the top of the head on the floor close to
the hips and at the same time lower both knees to floor.
• Grab the right foot with the left hand and the left foot with the right hand, at
the same time, and pull on the feet with the wrists in a straight position.
• Bring the elbows down to the floor.
Examples of Examples of deductions specific to the Posture:
• Wrong leg (left leg) folded in first into the Lotus Position (-1)
• One or both knees lifting off the floor
• Loose grip on the feet
• Gap between the elbow and the floor
• The wrists bending
• Uneven bending of the spine
Extra Skill: NONE.
Less Skill: NONE.
Accepted Flourishes:
• Back of the head touching the buttocks
