Peacock Pose
MayurasanaA balance on the hands with the elbows pressed into the belly and the body horizontal. Builds extraordinary wrist, forearm, and core strength.
- 01Kneel and place the hands on the floor with the fingers pointing back toward the feet.
- 02Bend the elbows and draw them together into the belly, below the navel.
- 03Lean the chest forward over the hands and extend the legs straight back.
- 04Shift the weight forward until the feet float off the floor.
- 05Balance with the body in one long horizontal line.
- 01Fingers point back toward the feet.
- 02Elbows stacked into the belly.
- 03Lean the chest forward to lift the feet.
- 01Keeping the weight back — the feet only lift when the chest leans well forward.
- 02Letting the elbows slide apart — keep them glued together into the core.
- 03Forcing the wrists cold — warm them thoroughly first.
Note: Reference material, not a prescription. Load, volume and whether this movement suits you at all depends on your assessment — if something hurts, stop and get it looked at.