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In Sanskrit Mayur means peacock, and when this asana is done, it resembles a male peacock with a long plume of colorful feathers trailing behind.
Hence it is also called Mayurasana, the peacock pose. It helps tone up the internal organs such as the liver, pancreas and kidney.
It also helps to cure stomach disorders, which improves digestion. Techniques of Mayurasana, the peacock pose - Start by lying flat on your abdomen.
- With the support of your palms on the ground, raise your whole body.
- Your body is supposed to remain parallel to the floor
Note: To a beginner, Mayurasana, the peacock pose, may appear daunting.
However, with a little guidance from a yoga expert and regular practice, it becomes child's play. A successful Mayurasana, the peacock pose, to a great extent, calls for ideal height and weight ratio. A person with a big chest and small hips and thighs won’t find it too difficult to do this pose. However, one with a small chest and big hips and legs could find it very difficult to complete and retain. That is why most women find Mayurasana, the peacock pose tough to perform. Since the abdomen-pelvic unit is supporting the weight of the body through the elbows and arms, Mayurasana, the peacock pose develops more intra-abdominal pressure than any other posture. As a result of more pressure on the abdomen, the blood is directed to the digestive organs, thus revitalizing and toning the liver, pancreas, stomach, bowels and spleen. Mayurasana, the peacock pose is wonderful for improving digestion. 3 good reasons you should not do Mayurasana, the peacock pose - Mayurasana, the peacock pose calls for extremely flexible hands and wrists and lots of concentration. Initially this pose ought to be held just for a few seconds and then slowly increase the duration of the practice.
- Mayurasana, the peacock pose cultivates mental and physical balance, strengthens the muscles of the entire body and develops muscular control.
- Then again, there are some health conditions in which this asana should not be done.
Three important reasons (out of many) not to do Peacock: - Pregnant women are absolute advised against practising this asana.
- Anyone suffering from hernia problems should avoid this pose.
- People suffering from ulcers (a sore painful place inside stomach caused by action of pepsin) must necessarily avoid Mayurasana, the peacock pose.
Caution: Always check with your doctor if you have any doubts or concerns regarding the suitability of this pose for you. Mayurasana, the peacock pose, accelerates blood circulation and – as part of the process of purification – raises the amount of toxins in the blood. Hence, it should not be practiced before inverted asanas as it could direct excess toxins to the brain. Ideally, Mayurasana, the peacock pose, is best to be performed at the end of the Yoga session.
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