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Mayurasana
मयूरासन
Mayurasana (Peacock Pose) is an arm balance where the body is parallel to the floor, balanced on the hands with elbows pressing into the abdomen.
Anatomy Involved
Benefits
- Strengthens wrists and forearms intensely
- Stimulates digestive organs (elbow pressure)
- Traditional detox pose in Hatha Yoga
- Builds full body strength
- Full anatomical benefits — muscles, joints, organs →
Avoid If
- Wrist injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Pregnancy
- Hernia
- High blood pressure
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Teaching Cues
For yoga teachers — verbal cues to guide students
5 cues
Teaching Cues
For yoga teachers — verbal cues to guide students
- 1Sit on the front edge of your sitting bones
- 2Lengthen the spine upward on each inhalation
- 3Keep the chest lifted and shoulders relaxed
- 4Ground down through the sitting bones
- 5Maintain an elongated spine — avoid rounding the back
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About this Pose
Mayurasana (Peacock Pose) is an arm balance where the body is parallel to the floor, balanced on the hands with elbows pressing into the abdomen.
How to Practice
1. Kneel with knees wide.
2. Place palms on the floor — fingers pointing toward body (reversed).
3. Bend elbows, press them into the navel/abdomen area.
4. Lean the chest forward.
5. Extend legs straight back.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mayurasana
What is Mayurasana?
Mayurasana (Peacock Pose) is an arm balance where the body is parallel to the floor, balanced on the hands with elbows pressing into the abdomen.
What are the benefits of Mayurasana?
Strengthens wrists and forearms intensely. Stimulates digestive organs (elbow pressure). Traditional detox pose in Hatha Yoga. Builds full body strength.
Who should avoid Mayurasana?
Avoid this pose if you have: Wrist injuries, Shoulder injuries, Pregnancy, Hernia, High blood pressure.
How many steps are in Mayurasana?
Mayurasana is practiced in 10 steps. Kneel with knees wide.
Is Mayurasana suitable for beginners?
Mayurasana is an advanced-level pose. Beginners should practice with props or under guidance.
What conditions does Mayurasana help with?
Mayurasana is therapeutic for: digestive problems, strength.
What poses should I do before Mayurasana?
Prepare with: Staff Pose, Baddha Konasana, Upavistha Konasana. These warm up the relevant muscles and joints.
Build Your Own Sequence
Combine Mayurasana with other poses