Significance of Mayurasana
Mayurasana, known as the Peacock posture in Yoga, involves a unique stance where practitioners balance on their hands while their bodies remain upright, resembling a staff. This challenging posture not only strengthens the core and arms but also enhances concentration and stability. Practicing Mayurasana can help improve overall body awareness and flexibility while promoting a sense of calm and focus.
In Dutch: Mayurasana; In Finnish: Mayurasana; In Spanish: Postura de mayurasana
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Hindu concept of 'Mayurasana'
Mayurasana, or Peacock posture in Hinduism, symbolizes strength and balance. It involves supporting the body upright while grounding the hands, reflecting the core values of stability and control in the practice of yoga.
From: Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja’s Rajamartanda)
(1) Peacock posture that requires holding the earth with hands while the body is erected like a staff.[1]
The concept of Mayurasana in local and regional sources
Mayurasana, an asana not mentioned in the Vasishthasamhita, is recognized for its unique curative effects according to regional sources, illustrating its significance in traditional practices despite the absence of classical textual references.
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) This is an asana whose verse on curative effects does not derive from the Vasishthasamhita.[2]