The Ardha Matsyendrasana benefits are threefold. It stimulates the mind, body and soul. If you are feeling stressed, stiff from working in the same position or if you simply want to unwind at the end of a work day, then a few minutes of the seated twist is exactly what you may need! This pose not only calms your mind but also detoxifies your body and helps alleviate stress. The seated twist position massages your internal organs, which help you get rid of all the toxins from your body. Your toxin-free body then regulates the circulatory and digestive systems thereby helping you sleep better.