A yoga practitioner performing Peacock Pose (Mayurasana), balancing the body horizontally on the arms with elbows pressing into the abdomen, legs extended straight back in a controlled alignment.
Peacock Pose, ARM BALANCE: PEACOCK AND SWAN

Peacock Pose

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Peacock Pose (Mayurasana), an advanced yoga arm balance in which the body is lifted parallel to the ground using arm strength and core engagement. The elbows press into the abdomen to create leverage while the legs remain fully extended and aligned. This posture requires significant wrist strength, shoulder stability, and abdominal control. It is traditionally practiced in Hatha Yoga to develop balance, concentration, and internal body awareness, and is recommended only for experienced practitioners due to its high physical demands.