Fish Pose

About This Class

In this short tutorial, Bryan Kest walks students through Fish Pose (Matsyasana) with clear, beginner-friendly instruction. Starting from child's pose, students transition onto their back with legs extended, slide hands under the buttocks with palms down, straighten the elbows, and arch the chest upward while dropping the head back. Bryan emphasizes keeping the breath deep and free, wrapping the shoulders open, and lifting the chest away from the hips. He offers a modification — the head can rest lightly on the floor or lift off entirely depending on the practitioner's comfort. The pose is presented as an ideal counter pose to any forward bend, making it a useful tool for rounding out a practice that includes forward folds or seated postures.