Yoga Pose:
Mayurasana
Important Note
Take special precautions while doing any asana. If you are learning yoga, then take the advice of a knowledgeable person. Do not put any kind of force in the event of pain or unable to do so. Keep in mind that you will be able to succeed only with constant practice.
Brief Introduction Of The Mayurasana
- The Mayurasana is also known as the peacock pose and is one of the difficult asanas to train and practice. Both hatha yoga and the modern yoga are known to use and practice this asana and perfect it at the same time.
- When you look at the non-seated asanas in different yoga poses this is one that is rated as the oldest. Concentrating on the center of your belly is said to be the secret behind mastering the Mayurasana more than the arm strength that you possess.
- This asana targets the areas such as arms, forearms, and wrists. It may not be an asana that you would want to try as a beginner. Often, this is due to the fact that the Mayurasana is considered to be an advanced asana and requires both preparatory and follow-up asanas.
How To Do The Mayurasana?
It may be a very good idea to begin with practicing the Mayurasana on a carpeted floor, yoga mat, folded fabrics, or soft surfaces. It may be imperative that you practice this yoga asana with an empty stomach or at least four hours after having a meal. Below are the steps to be followed to master this asana.
- Use the selected mat or soft surface to sit on your heels with your buttocks touching the heel. You should also ensure that your knees are spread wide apart from each other to make it easier to move to the next step.
- You should then proceed to place both of your hands on the floor with them pointing towards your body.
- By bending both your elbows at the same time you should then proceed to push them against your abdomen. This should be done while you keep your belly firm and not too loose.
- Ideally, while doing the step 3 you might want to work up your strength by placing your head on the floor. This would add strength to your stomach or abdomen making the process simpler.
- The front part of your feet should be faced against the floor. While you do this, you should also keep your knees straight and your legs stretched out. This should be done in a combination and together and not separately.
- Your buttocks must then be tightened while your shoulders and the blades are pushed into your back while they are firm. Now, you should proceed to raise your head while setting your eyes or gaze forward.
- Gently, slowly, and steadily you should begin to shift your body weight forward. This would then allow you to lift your legs off the floor and get your balance right. Attaining the right balance should be the main focus with your hands.
- Ensure that your body is firmly supported by your hands and not by any part of the body. You should also ensure that your body is completely parallel to the floor that you are practicing at.
- Only with practice you can hold on to this position for a minute or more. However, when you begin you are likely to only hold on to this position for about 10 seconds only or a little more. This is when you keep your inhaled breath inside and not exhale.
- Gently drop your feet and head back to the ground and relax while exhaling. This would ensure that you get the perfect balance while practicing Mayurasana without taking any undue risks.
Following these steps are vital if you are to practice and perfect the Mayurasana. Doing this asana too swiftly can lead to injuries to your face when you fall on it. However, if you are doing it slow you would be able to attain better balance of the entire procedure.
Benefits Of The Mayurasana
Like most asanas the Mayurasana also helps you both physically and mentally to a great extent. We look at some of the benefits towards your health while you practice this asana. These benefits can only be attained when you do the Mayurasana the right way.
- Anyone who is suffering from piles or diabetes would have excellent relief from both these conditions.
- Your internal organs in the abdomen are strengthened providing you longer lifespan. This asana essentially helps the kidneys, stomach, pancreas, intestines, liver, and spleen.
- The lungs would also begin to function to the best of its ability once you begin to practice and perfect the Mayurasana.
- Almost all your digestive organs are helped by this asana when you practice it regularly.
- This asana is a great stress buster for people helping their heart function normally. In turn your brain functions are better with a healthy heart with your body being rid of unwanted stress.
Precautions To Be Taken While Doing The Mayurasana
Some of the things you would need to keep in mind while beginning as a novice with Mayurasana are listed below. Ensure that you do not go into these things so that you are able to do this asana in the safest way possible.
- Never do this asana while you are pregnant, during your menstrual period, or if you are suffering from high blood pressure.
- Anyone who has a history of elbow or wrist injuries should stay well away from this asana by all means.
- People suffering from ulcers, hernia, and other related conditions should also keep away from practicing the Mayurasana.
- Do not rush into this asana as it requires gentle movement and not sudden ones. Injuries are common only when you rush into this pose trying to fast forward your progress into yoga asanas.
- Any injuries relating to shoulder or other parts of your arm should be considered before you practice this asana.
- Use preparatory poses suggested to ensure that you are able to get your posture right and your body ready for Mayurasana.
Conclusion
Although yoga exercises can be helpful to a great deal, they also have issues that you must be aware of. So, consulting a general physician, yoga guru, yoga instructor, or a general fitness instructor is suggested for people wishing to try Mayurasana.
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