Eka Pada Mayurasana

One-Legged Peacock Pose

One-Legged Peacock is an asymmetrical progression of Peacock. Leg arrangements vary, so learn the intended version with a teacher.

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

Practise away from the screen with the Yoga Cards deck.

Explore the deck

How to do this pose

  1. Establish stable two-leg Peacock support and a controlled exit first.
  2. Explore a small change in leg position while maintaining even hand support and a free breath.
  3. Return to the familiar base before lowering the feet and releasing the elbows.

Before you begin

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

What you should feel

Strong arm and trunk effort without wrist or abdominal pain.

Benefits

Challenges asymmetrical whole-body balance.

Common mistakes

Swinging a leg to compensate for a collapsing base.

Modifications

Keep feet grounded in Peacock preparation.

Prep Poses

Teacher-assessed Peacock

Follow-Up Poses

Child’s Pose; wrist rest

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Keep feet grounded in Peacock preparation.