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Mayurasana
Peacock Pose
advancedBalancing
Muscle Groups
Wrist flexorsCoreSpinal extensorsForearm musclesShoulders
An arm balance where the body is horizontal, supported only by the hands with wrists turned back and elbows pressing into the abdomen.
Alignment Cues
- 1.Kneel and place the hands on the floor with fingers pointing back
- 2.Bring the elbows together and press them into the abdomen
- 3.Lean forward and extend the legs behind
- 4.Lift the legs to horizontal
- 5.Keep the body in one straight line
Benefits
- +Strengthens the wrists, forearms, and core
- +Stimulates digestion
- +Detoxifies the body
- +Builds focus and determination
Muscle Groups
Wrist flexorsCoreSpinal extensorsForearm musclesShoulders
Contraindications
- Wrist injury
- Elbow injury
- Pregnancy
- High blood pressure
- Hernia