How to do Mayurasana (Peacock Pose)
Mayurasana, commonly known as Peacock Pose, is a powerful yoga posture that strengthens the arms, shoulders, core muscles, and spine. This advanced asana improves balance, posture, and digestive fire while enhancing overall body stability. Regular practice of Mayurasana helps tone abdominal muscles, reduce stiffness, and build upper-body strength, making it an important pose in traditional yoga practice.
Step-by-Step Guide to Perform Mayurasana
- Begin by lying on your stomach in Makarasana (Crocodile Pose), keeping the body relaxed.
- Take a deep breath and bring both palms close to the navel area.
- While exhaling, place the palms firmly under the abdomen and gradually lift the upper body.
- Once the upper body feels stable, slowly raise both legs off the floor.
- In the final posture, keep the spine straight, abdomen resting on the elbows, legs extended without bending the knees, and the face facing downward.
- Maintain the pose for a few seconds with steady breathing.
- Slowly lower the body back to the floor while exhaling.
- Relax again in Makarasana.
- Repeat the asana 3 to 4 times, by gradually increasing the holding time.
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