Mayurasana (Peacock Pose)

Mayurasana is derived from Sanskrit words “Mayur” means “peacock” and “asana” means “pose”. It is a yoga pose that emulates the peacock, hence the name. It is an advanced level arm-balancing pose. Among the 15 Hatha Yoga asanas, Mayurasana is an unseated one. You have to perform the asana, by lifting the body on the elbows, and pressing the same against the abdomen. It is one of the best asanas for your abs, shoulder and back muscles. On a mental level, it is one of the asanas, which leads to greater will power and concentration. You will be assuming the pose of a dancing peacock.

How To Do It?

⦁ You have to begin from the Vajrasana, and then spread the knees apart.
⦁ Lean your shoulder forward while you place the hands on the floor, palms down, and the fingers will point towards your body. The fingers should point towards the knees.
⦁ Fold the elbows and make the torso rest on the upper arms and the elbows should touch the sides of the naval.
⦁ Keep the shoulders in a squeezed position to prevent the onset of a shoulder injury.
⦁ As you lean forward, balance the legs behind you and keep the lower body tight. Lean forward and lift the legs, one by one. You have to engage the core, and then flex the neck and look forward.
⦁ Keep the body in a line, to maintain your balance in the pose. In the final pose of the Mayurasana, stay as long as you are comfortable.
⦁ Then release your body from the pose, and then return to the starting position, which is Vajrasana.

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Benefits of Mayurasana (Peacock Pose)

⦁ The practice of this asana, stimulates the Pancreas to secrete more insulin. It regulates the sugar in the blood stream.
⦁ You can also get rid of various stomach ailments, if you practice this asana on a regular basis.
⦁ When you lift the legs up in this position, the core area is contracted and so is the lower abdomen. This helps to tone up the lower abdomen. Thus, the reproductive organs start functioning at optimum level, as a result.
⦁ This is a therapeutic pose, which affects the body’s metabolic functions and flushes out more CO2 from the lungs. It also improves the blood flow.
⦁ Your musculoskeletal system is also strengthened as a result. The muscles and bones also undergo a lot of stress and tension, while you are performing the asana. Thus, in the long run, the entire musculoskeletal system is enhanced and empowered.
⦁ The practice of Mayurasana also strengthens the Manipura chakra.
⦁ The regular practice of the asana, activates the sympathetic nervous system. The vagus nerve is also affected positively as a result. The vagus nerve also affects the functioning of the para sympathetic nervous system, and makes you feel calm.

Contraindications

⦁ If you suffer from hypertension, then you must not practice this asana.
⦁ Pregnant women must avoid this asana.
⦁ If you are having your menstrual cycle, then also you must avoid this asana.
⦁ If you had any abdominal surgery, shoulder surgery, or wrist surgery, you should avoid this asana.
⦁ If you have Hernia, you must avoid this asana.

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