Mayurasana or Peacock Pose is an asana

Asana

Asana is a body position, typically associated with the practice of Yoga, originally identified as a mastery of sitting still, with the spine as a conduit of biodynamic union...

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Etymology

The name comes from the Sanskrit words mayura (मयूर) meaning "peacock" and asana (आसन) meaning "posture" or "seat".

Description

In this yoga posture oneself is raised like a horizontal stick holding the floor with both the palms with the support of elbows.

Cautions

Mayurasana is a very important balancing pose but this demands good physical strength. In this posture entire weight of the body remains on navel and it is possible to lose the balance at any moment, so needs special care. Those suffering from cervical spondylitis

Spondylitis

Spondylitis is an inflammation of the vertebra. It is a form of spondylopathy. In many cases, spondylitis involves one or more vertebral joint as well, which itself is called spondylarthritis.-Examples:...

are not recommended to practice it.

Variations

Pincha Mayurasana (पिन्च मयूरासन) (Feathered Peacock Pose)

Padma Mayurasana (Lotus Peacock Pose)

Uttana Padma Mayurasana (Intense Stretch Lotus Peacock Pose)

External links

• Mayurasana
• Mayurasana image gallery