DESCRIPTION
Learn how to do Peacock Pose (Mayurasana). This video tutorial will teach you the proper alignment and technique to help you safely move into Peacock Pose.
Peacock Pose is a challenging arm balance that lights up all the muscles in your body. Be sure to warm up your wrists before attempting this balancing pose.
Benefits of Peacock Pose:
- Strengthens your wrists and arms
- Tones your abdominal muscles
- Works your back and legs
- Improves digestion
How to do Peacock Pose:
1. Start in a kneeling position with your knees as wide as comfortable and your toes together.
2. Bring your elbows together in front of your chest and squeeze your arms together. Lean forward and place both palms on the ground.
3. Create a shelf for your body by bending your arms and sending your chest forward. Keep your chest up and walk your legs back slightly.
4. Press into your palms and lift your knees off the ground.
5. If you feel comfortable here, extend your legs into the full variation of this pose.