revised asana tip sheet 31 - mayurasana in padmasana.pages

Asana Tip Sheet #31
Padma mayurasana
(Lotus in peacock pose)
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Elbows tuck inside hip
bones, drawing
towards one another.
Very strong abs!!!
Roll shoulders
back and draw
shoulder blades
towards hips.
Nasagrai drishti
as you face
forward.
Flex ankles; draw
knees slightly
together to
activate legs and
lock feet into place.
Extend
through chest
points.
Press down on four
corners of palm.
Best mantra for this pose: “I think I can, I think I can…I CAN!!!”
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.
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