Mayurasana (Peacock Posture) Yoga
Mayurasana
How to Perform 'Mayurasana'
- Knee on the Ground
- keep feet together and knees apart
- Bring the elbows together and place palms on the ground between the knees, the fingers facing towards legs.
- Place the elbows at the navel region and stretch the legs backwards
- Raise the trunk slowly and legs off the ground. maintain the position for 5-10 second, the whole body should be balanced on palms and support by abdomen muscle by shifting the body weight a little forward and balance the body on the elbows.
- To comeback lower the leg to the ground. Bring the legs towards the hands ad place the knees on the grounds. Remove elbows from the navel ad place the hands by side of the body. Reduce the distance between knees and come to the starting Position.
Do's
- Shift the body weight by propelling the body forward and raise the legs up while balancing the body.
- Spread out the fingers well to secure a broad base for balance.
- Tense the muscles of the body while raising the trunk.
- In the final position the weight of the body should be supported by the abdominal muscles.
Don'ts
- Do not throw the legs up with a jerk
- Do not keep the elbows apart while i balance.
Benefits
- It strengthens the arms
- It helps to promote circulation in the abdominal region.
- It helps to increase appetite.
- It massages the digestive organs.
- It helps to regulate he functions of kidneys and Liver.
- It helps to develop muscles control and balance in body.
Limitations
- Person suffering from high blood pressure, heart disease, hernia, or peptic ulcers should not practice this asana.
