Peacock Pose is an advanced arm balance that places the elbows and body in a demanding supported position. It can strain wrists, elbows, and abdomen; do not attempt lift-off from text and seek direct qualified instruction.
What is Peacock Pose?
Mayurasana is an advanced arm balance with a distinct wrist and elbow position. Its full technique should be demonstrated by a qualified teacher rather than learned through an unsupervised entry sequence.
How should the pose be approached?
Do not attempt the full balance from this page.
- Learn hand, elbow, and exit positions directly from a qualified teacher.
- Use a clear padded area and avoid balancing near hard objects.
- Stop for wrist, elbow, shoulder, or abdominal pain, numbness, or loss of control.
- Do not hop or throw the legs backward to lift.
What is a lower-demand alternative?
Use hands-and-knees support or a stable Plank variation only if comfortable and appropriate.
Common question: Should I practice Peacock to strengthen my wrists?
No. It is an advanced balance, not a general wrist-strengthening exercise.
Referenties en verdere lectuur
Deze referenties bieden algemene context. Ze valideren niet elke aanwijzing op deze pagina en vervangen geen instructie van een gekwalificeerde leraar.
- Yoga: Effectiveness and Safety National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). General context on yoga safety; not pose-specific instruction or endorsement.