Mayurasana (Peacock posture)

Mayurasana (Peacock posture) :Holding the ground with both the palms, supporting the (corresponding) sides of the navel by both the elbows and raising oneself like a horizontal stick, in the air, this is called Mayurasana.Note:-'Mayur' means Peacock in Sanskrit. One has to hold his whole body like a stick on both his elbows, as shown in the picture. We assume the shape of a Peacock hence it is called Mayurasana.

Steps by Steps
Bend the legs backwards to come to Vajrasana position. Kneel down on the floor, keeping the knees apart. Keeping the elbow joints close to each other, place the palms on the ground in between the knees, fingers pointing inwards towards the feet.
Bend at the elbow joints, support the body at the 'Nadhi' (navel) and place the head down touching the ground.
Stretch the feet back, toes on the ground.
Keeping elbow joints as fulcrum, move forward to raise and balance the body parallel to the ground. Look forward, Fore0arms are slightly inclined to the front. Return to Sthiti.

Benefits:
This posture is very good for the digestive organs. The blood is concentrated and sent to the digestive organs, which also get toned up by the intra-abdominal pressure.
This exercise has a good effect on the expelling action of the colon. It is very beneficial for obesity, piles, and constipation.
It develops the chest.
The exercise is very regenerative and quite stimulating.

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