Description:

Peacock is referred to as the 'Mayur' in Sanskrit. In this asana, as the human body assumes the shape of a feathered Peacock hence it has been named as Mayurasana. This is such a posture in which the person has to hold up his/her entire body up in the air based on his two elbows.



English Name: Feathered Peacock Pose



Procedure:

1. Sit up on your upper scales with the knees placed on the ground.

2. Now slowly stretch out your fingers and place both your palms on the ground with the fingers pointing backwards.

3. Place your elbows on either side of your navel.

4. Very slowly stretch out both your legs, push your body a little forward and then lift up the upper portion of your body.

5. After this, slowly lift up your legs as well and form a straight line with the upper portion of your body.

6. retain this position for 6-8 seconds. While returning back to your original position, slowly fold your legs and place your knees on the ground and then sit up on the ground.



Benefits:

1. Mayurasana is known to stimulate and energize the liver and the pancreas.

2. It tones up the abdominal muscles.

3. Enhances blood circulation and body flexibility.

4. This asana is known to possess great curative effects for those who are suffering from diabetes.

5. The digestive enzymes too get energized and stimulated.



Contradictions:

Persons who are suffering from ulcers, hernia, hypertension and also those who have undergone a major surgery in their abdominal areas should avoid practicing this particular asana.