Increase hip flexibility and mobility
According to yoga expert Dr. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra, India, this pose stretches the hip flexors, piriformis and glutes. This helps increase hip flexibility and mobility.
Strengthen thigh muscles
Mermaid pose helps stretch and lengthen the thigh muscles, including the quadriceps and hamstrings. This helps make the thigh muscles stronger.
Improve posture
This pose helps open up the chest and shoulders, effectively improving posture.
Strengthen the lower back
This move not only stretches and opens the chest and shoulders, but also releases tension in the hips and lower back.
Improve digestion
Compressing the abdomen in this position can stimulate the abdominal organs. This has the potential to aid digestion and improve organ function.
Doing
Step 1: Bend your left knee, then bring your right foot toward your left buttock so that your right foot touches the floor, and your right foot touches the left buttock.
Step 2: Then, place your left foot firmly on the floor, next to your right knee.
Step 3: Bring your right hand over the left side of your knee so that your forearm is above your calf.
Step 4: Right hand loosely grasps the left ankle or big toe.
Step 5: Next, rotate your left body along with your head, shoulders, and neck; At the same time, lift your chin to the level of your left shoulder and look back.
Step 6: Try to hold this position for 30 - 60 seconds and repeat 3 - 5 times during the exercise.
