Supine Spinal Twist Yoga Pose I

Contents
Supta Matsyendrasana, in Sanskrit reads as: ‘supta’ = ‘recline’, ‘matsya’ = ‘fish’ and ‘endra’ = ‘refers to Lord Indra the ruler’. The name Matsyendra, here refers to the lord of the fishes, and in this pose it depicts the pose Ardha Matsyendrasana in Supine version. This pose is a great twist to the spine and the abdomen and hence also referred as Abdominal twist pose.
Supta Parivartanasana is considered a base pose as supta parivartanasana variations can be derived from this pose.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Pose Detail
- Difficulty: Beginners
- By Type: Restorative Yoga Poses
- Body Position: Supine Yoga Poses, Twist Yoga Poses
Benefits and Contraindications
Helps release the lower back
Opens tight shoulders
Elongates the supporting spinal muscles
Improves digestion
Quiets the mind
Recent or ongoing injury of knees, hips, or back.
Photo poses in different angles

Tips
Avoid these errors when doing this pose.
Holding the Breath
You should breathe deeply and smoothly throughout this pose. Do not hold your breath.
Forcing Knee to the Floor
Do not force your knee to the floor. If reaching the floor does not feel accessible, bring your knee over only as much as you can comfortably. You might place a pillow under your knees and feet.
- Supine Spinal Twist Pose Ii Wall
- Revolved Abdomen Twist Pose
- Supine Twist Pose Variation Crossed Legs
- Supine Spinal Twist Pose Ii Bolster Under Hips
- Reclined Half Cow Face Pose Foot Knee
- Supine Windshield Wiper Twist Pose
- Revolved Abdomen Pose With Ball
- Belly Section Pose
- Supine Windshield Wiper Pose Variation
- Svastika Legs In Twisted Belly Pose
- Supine Spinal Twist Eagle Legs Pose
- Half Wind Release Pose
- Wind Release Pose
- Happy Baby Pose
- Corpse Pose
- Wind Release Pose
- Happy Baby Pose