Asana Tip Sheet #31 Padma mayurasana

(Lotus in peacock pose)

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asana name

• padma = lotus • mayura = peacock • asana = seat

benefits

• Powerful digestive detoxifier. • Balances vata, pitta and kapha. • Kindles agni (digestive fire). • Builds strength in entire body…especially

CORE!

• Increases circulation in digestive organs. • Relieves constipation. • Balances endocrine system. • Stimulates the manipura chakra.

contraindications

• Wrist, elbow or shoulder injuries • Pregnancy, menses or serious intestinal

issues • Hernia, heart disease, high blood pressure

modifications • This is an intermediate to advanced asana.

Build strength in full body and prepare your wrists before attempting this asana.

• Legs in baddha konasana.

• Dark chocolate and a good book (ha!).

attitude • Steady determination and focus.

Best mantra for this pose: “I think I can, I think I can…I CAN!!!”

Fingers may

point forward or

back, depending

on your body

weight

distribution.

Nasagrai drishti as you face

forward.

Lift knees up towards sky.

Chest breathe

to enhance

extension (and

because it’s

impossible to

belly breath).

Mula and uddiyana bandhas increase strength and energy and make this asana float.

Roll shoulders back and draw

shoulder blades towards hips.

Elbows tuck inside hip bones, drawing

towards one another. Very strong abs!!!

Press down on four corners of palm.

Extend through chest

points.

Flex ankles; draw knees slightly together to

activate legs and lock feet into place.

The peacock’s symbols are immortality and love.