Pincha Mayūrāsana

Pincha Mayurasana is an Asana. It is translated as Peacock Feather Pose from Sanskrit.

The name of this pose comes from "pincha" meaning "feather", "mayura" meaning "peacock" and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".[1][2][3][4]

Benefits and cautions

This challenging pose has many benefits: it strengthens the arms and upper back, creates a sense of balance, stimulates blood flow to the internal organs (since it is an inversion), and strengthens the core. Be careful while doing this pose if you have high blood pressure, spinal injuries, shoulder, elbow or neck injuries.[1][2][3][4]

Publications Featuring Pincha Mayurasana

References

  1. 1 2 "Feathered Peacock Pose - Pincha Mayurasana - Yoga Pose". 2007-08-28. Retrieved 2016-07-10.
  2. 1 2 "Challenge Pose: 5 Steps to Master Forearm Balance (Pincha Mayurasana)". 2015-08-03. Retrieved 2016-07-10.
  3. 1 2 "Why Do I Struggle with Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm Balance)? | Yoga FAQ". 2007-08-28. Retrieved 2016-07-10.
  4. 1 2 "Pincha Mayurasana - AshtangaYoga.info". Retrieved 2016-07-10.
  5. ↑ Mittra, Dharma (2003-04-01). Asanas: 608 Yoga Poses. Novato, Calif.: New World Library. ISBN 9781577314028.
  6. ↑ Rhodes, Darren; Sell, Christina; Longstaff, Michael (2013-02-10). Huang, Ellen, ed. Yoga Resource Practice Manual. Tirtha Studios & Yo Productions.
  7. ↑ Sparrowe, Linda; Martinez, David (2008-01-08). Yoga. New York: Universe. ISBN 9780789399878.
  8. ↑ Lacerda, Daniel (2015-11-10). 2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses. Black Dog & Leventhal. ISBN 9781631910104.
  9. ↑ Andiappan, Yogananth (2007-01-01). Yogananth Andiappan - Yoga From the Heart. International Yoga Academy Lim. ISBN 9789889982812.
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