ASANA: Mayurasana( Peacock Pose)

Place your hands on the floor between the knees with the palms down, fingertips pointing back towards the feet. Keep the hands touching together.
Bring your elbows together and place them on the abdomen. Try to keep the elbows close together throughout the pose.
Place your forehead on the mat in front of you.
Straighten out both legs behind you. The body is now resting on the head, hands and feet.
Lift your head.
Keep the head up, gradually shift the weight of your body forward and as you do this lift the feet. The body should be parallel to the floor. In the beginning it is easier to lift each foot one at a time until you get the feeling for shifting the body weight forward and build up strength in the arms.
In the beginning, hold the posture for 10 seconds, gradually working up to 30 seconds or more.

It detoxifies the body and also helps to get rid of tumors and fevers.
It helps tone the digestive organs and increases blood circulation in the abdominal area, therefore making it stronger.
This asana energizes the pancreas, stomach, liver, spleen, kidneys, and intestines.
It also helps fight diabetes and piles.
This asana strengthens and tones the reproductive system, therefore reducing all menstrual and menopause dysfunctions. It also improves sexual activity.
It helps to make the shoulders, elbows, wrist, and spine stronger.
It helps improve posture.
This asana calms the mind and reduces stress and anxiety.
It improves concentration as well as coordination between the mind and the body.

1. It is best to avoid this asana if you have an injury in your wrist, shoulder or elbow.

2. Avoid this asana in case you have the following conditions:

3. This asana is said to detoxify your system and release toxins. If you feel unwell during the pose, release the asana immediately.

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