Mayurasana

Peacock Pose

Peacock is a forward arm balance with bent elbows supporting the torso near the abdomen.

Type: Balance & Core
Focus: Balance
Advanced · 9/10

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How to do this pose

  1. Learn wrist positioning, elbow support and the exit with a teacher.
  2. Practise a supported forward shift with feet grounded before attempting any horizontal lift.
  3. Return the feet to the floor deliberately and release pressure from the abdomen.

Before you begin

Avoid with wrist or elbow injury, pregnancy, recent abdominal surgery or unexplained abdominal pain.

What you should feel

Strong wrist and arm support without sharp abdominal pressure.

Benefits

Challenges arm strength and whole-body balance.

Common mistakes

Jumping into the lift or placing elbows where they cause pain.

Modifications

Keep feet grounded or choose knee-supported Plank.

Prep Poses

Teacher-guided wrist preparation; Plank

Follow-Up Poses

Child’s Pose; wrist rest

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Keep feet grounded or choose knee-supported Plank.