Mayurasana "Peacock Pose"

Pronunciation: (muh-yoor-AHS-ah-nuh)

Level:

Intermediate

Chakra:

Benefits: This pose helps to strengthen your wrists, arms, shoulders, and core. Improves balance. 

How it's done:

• Begin in a deep squat or sitting on your knees. 
• Place your hands so that wrists are turned and fingers are pointed towards your core, on the mat.
• Lean forward, tuck your elbows under your abdomen
• As you move forward, keep your head up
• Find balance as feet lift off of the floor.