Nadi Shodhana · Intermediate · Intermediate Series
Pincha Mayurasana
Feathered peacock
What it is
Pincha Mayurasana, the feathered peacock, is a forearm balance in the second half of the Intermediate Series.
What it looks like
The forearms rest on the floor, parallel, with the shoulders above the elbows. The legs lift and stack above the body, which balances on the forearms with the head off the floor.
Why it is practised
It builds steadiness in the shoulders and focus. It is one of several balances in the second half of the series, and it develops gradually through regular practice rather than force. Many students first learn it with the help of a wall, before slowly moving away from it.
What to pay attention to
Keep the elbows from sliding apart. Lift when the centre of the body feels steady rather than kicking up. A wall is useful while learning.
Who it suits
Intermediate students who have some balance experience. Questions about your own practice can go through the booking form.
Next in the sequence: the rest of Nadi Shodhana on the Intermediate Series page.
A forearm balance. The elbows ground; the legs stack when the centre is quiet.
In Intermediate it is one of the arm balances in the later half of the series. Practice it with a wall or a teacher’s eye when the shape is new.
Practise this Intermediate pose in a Mysore-style room, or in a private session in Dubai or online. It is added only when your practice and body are ready.
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