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Curative
Yoga
The
Peacock (Mayurasana)
Benefits
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Highly beneficial for indigestion ,flatulence and allied problems,
as the weight of the body presses the elbow into the upper abdomen,
massaging the pancreas and spleen.
Description
of the asana
- Sit
back on your heel with knees apart. Place your palms on the floor,
fingers pointing back toward your feet.
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Using your arms bend forward and place the top of your head on
the floor. Keep your elbows together, pressing into the upper
abdomen.
- Stretch
your legs back one at a time, keeping the knees off the floor
and the feet together. Your weight should be on your toes, hand
and head. Now lift your head.
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Inhale and gently ride forward on your arms lifting your toes
up and balancing on your hands. Keep your legs straight. Hold
the pose as long as possible, breathing normally, then exhale
and release it, coming down on your toes.
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of Yoga Asanas Main Page
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