Definition

1. Noun:
   • (Hinduism) A religious posture: In Hindu yogic tradition, "Matsyendra" refers to a specific, often advanced, seated posture (asana) used for meditation and spiritual practice. It is named after the sage Matsyendranath.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The yogi held Matsyendra for several minutes during his morning practice.
  • Learning Matsyendra requires flexibility in the hips and spine.

Advanced Usage

• The term "Matsyendra" is intrinsically linked to Hatha Yoga. It is not typically used in a secular or metaphorical sense outside this specific context.
• It is often part of a sequence of postures designed to purify the body and prepare it for meditation.

Variants and Related Words

• Matsyendrasana (n): The full, more formal Sanskrit name for the posture, where "-asana" means "seat" or "posture."
  • Matsyendrasana is also known as Lord of the Fishes Pose.

Synonyms

• Lord of the Fishes Pose: The common English name for this yoga posture.
• Seated twist: A descriptive term for the general category of postures it belongs to.

Related Phrases

• To practice Matsyendra: To perform this specific yoga posture.
  • She practices Matsyendra to improve spinal mobility.

Notes

• As a proper noun referring to a specific concept from yoga, "Matsyendra" is typically capitalized.
• Its usage is almost exclusively within the contexts of yoga instruction, Hindu philosophy, and related spiritual disciplines.

Noun

1. (Hinduism) a religious posture