Peacock is One of Yoga's Hardest Poses. Here's Step-by-Step Help

Peacock pose (mayurasana in Sanskrit, not to be confused with pincha mayurasana, AKA peacock
feather pose AKA forearm stand) is pretty difficult, even for people who have mastered the basic physics of arm balances. The set-up is key, so we've broken in down step by step. Practicing the other poses below will help you get ready.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Peacock is One of Yoga's Hardest Poses. Here's Step-by-Step Help Peacock pose (mayurasana in Sanskrit, not to be confused with pincha mayurasana, AKA peacock feather pose AKA forearm stand) is pretty difficult, even for people who have mastered the basic physics of arm balances. The set-up is key, so we've broken in down step by step. Practicing the other poses below will help you get ready. Ann Pizer Yoga Expert Getting into Peacock Pose   Holding your body horizontal to the floor while balancing on your arms makes peacock pose is one of yoga's most challenging poses. These instructions will help you get into it. READ NOW Crow Pose: Your First Arm Balance   Crow is usually the first arm balance to tackle, since it's comparatively simple and provides the set-up for many other poses. The main thing is to get the feeling for how to distribute your weight so you don't fall forward or backward. I've observed that beginners tend to be wary of pitching forward, but you actually need to lean pretty far in that direction in order to balance out the weight of your lower body. READ NOW Now Try Eka Pada Koundinyasana   This pose is a bridge between crow and peacock. The balance is much the same as crow, but it will help you get used to lifting your legs at the same time. READ NOW Building Up Your Core Strength for Arm Balances   Strong arms help with arm balances, of course, but it's really more about having a strong core since that's what helps you balance. Doing these core moves every other day will help. READ NOW Featured Articles • 5 Steps to Assist the Cesarean Born Baby's Microbiome • Why Labor Is Good for Babies • Are 15-Minute Walks Any Good? • Gluten-Free Diet: Beneficial for Rheumatoid Arthritis? • Can One Type of Exercise Really Do it All? • Your Start Doing List to Build More Muscle • Why You Need to Try a Kettlebell Workout • How to Improve Your Health with Weight Loss Advertisement About Yoga  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Yoga newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.