Asana Tip Sheet #31 - Blissful Yogini Tip Sheet #31 Padma mayurasana (Lotus in peacock pose) Hone...
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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.