Peacock Pose

Mayūrāsana

Read what the gnome says

Peacock Pose! Kneel, place the hands with the fingers pointing back, elbows into the belly. Lean forward and lift the legs, body horizontal. Core firm, head up. Use blocks if needed. Breathe, proud and splendid gnome.

Works on Wrist flexors · Abdominals · Spinal erectors

How to do it

1. Kneel and place the hands on the floor with the fingers pointing toward the feet.
2. Lean forward and rest the belly on the elbows, legs extended behind.
3. Lift the legs and the head so the body is level, hold briefly, then lower.

Common mistakes

• Don’t force the wrists: warm them up first.
• Don’t drop the head.
• Don’t hold the breath.

Benefits

• Builds strength in the arms, shoulders and core.
• Trains focus and balance.
• Playful: a great reward for steady practice.

Take care: Go easy or skip if you have wrist, shoulder or neck pain, or are pregnant. Warm up first and practise near soft ground.

Suggest a correction

Not medical advice. Ease off if anything feels sharp or wrong.

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