The word “Mayurasana” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Mayur” meaning “peacock” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “asana”. It is commonly called “Peacock pose” in English.

 

STEPSTO BE FOLLOWED:

·       Sit in vajrasana.

·       Keep your palms on the mat such that the palms are facing towards your body.

·       Now press your palms on the mat, bend your head forward and bend your elbows.

·       Slowly lift your legs off the mat one after the other keeping them straight such that tey are parallel to the mat. 

·       Now lift your head up balancing the whole-body weight on your hands.

·       Tighten your abdomen and look forward.

·       Stay in this posture for 7-10 breaths (each breath must be 6-8seconds).

·       Now slowly drop your legs down, bend your knees, sit on your heels and relax.

 

BENEFITS:

·       It helps in improving the digestion.

·       It helps in controlling diabetes.

·       It helps in toning reproductive system.

·       It helps in improving sexual activity.

·       It helps in strengthening spine, shoulders, elbows and wrist. 

 

CONTRA-INDICATIONS:

·       Frozen shoulder, Injury to wrist, elbows and shoulders, Hernia, Hypertension, Heart related disorders, Brain tumor, Infections in eye, ear, nose, during menstruation and pregnancy one should avoid this asana.

 

DISCLAIMER: – PLEASE PRACTICE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF YOGA TEACHER/ YOGA EXPERT.