Mayurasana (Peacock)

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.This asana gives maximum physical exercise in minimum amount of time. Start with kneeling position, feet together, knees wide apart and sit on heels. Bring hands, elbows, forearms together, place palms on the floor between the legs. Bend elbows into abdomen and bring forehead on the ground. Slowly straighten legs one at a time. Raise your head and slowly shift your weight forward until legs come off the ground and the body is parallel to the floor.

Benefits

• Tremendous pressure on the abdomen and hence digestive system is improved. Cures indigestion, constipation, diabetes and piles.
• Liver, pancreas, spllen stonach are invigorated. Sluggishness of the liver disappears.
• Strengthens arm muscles.
• Physical, mental balance is improved, removes lethargy.

Counter-Indications

Students should not practice Mayurasana if they


• Have back, shoulder pain
• Are pregnant - they can do a variation by standing up and twisting the body with legs crossed.

Common Mistakes

• Do not jump into this posture.