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Padma Mayurasana/ Lotus Peacock Pose
By FITTR
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16 Oct 2018
2018-10-16T09:28:17.000Z
Preparation
This asana stimulates the metabolic processes, stimulates the elimination of toxins from the blood, assisting the removal of skin conditions such as boils. Let's look at how it's done: Sit in a padmasana pose.
Method
Step 1
Now, place your palms in front of you with fingers pointing inwards
Step 2
Using the hands, raise the body so that the weight is supported on the knees
Step 3
Bend the elbows and bring them together
Step 4
Lean forward and place the elbows against each side of the abdomen
Step 5
Lean further forward so that the chest rests on the upper arms
Step 6
Find the balance point of the body
Step 7
Lean further and slowly raise the folded legs from the floor
Step 8
The trunk, head, and legs should lie in one horizontal, straight line
Step 9
This is the final position
Step 10
Maintain the position for as long as is comfortable
Step 11
Slowly lower the knees and return to the starting position
Step 12
Switch the position of the legs, and repeat the asana
Step 13
And that's how you do Padma Mayurasana
Step 14
Precautions: If you suffer from high blood pressure, heart problems, duodenal or peptic ulcers or if you have wrist injury or general weakness in the body then avoid this pose.
