If you are a gymnast, this might not be too out of your routine! This animal yoga pose tests your balance, endurance, and stamina. You should try it only if you are an intermediate yoga practitioner.
Benefits of peacock pose:
- It strengthens the arms and shoulder muscles.
- It strengthens the abdomen.
- It aids in, both, physical and mental balance.
Another kind of peacock pose:
- Stand straight. Turn to your side.
- Interlock your hands behind you.
- Bend your head and knees as you move forward. Imagine you are a peacock pecking grain off the ground.
- Come back to the center and release.
Another variation of peacock pose:
- This time interlock your hands in front of you with your index fingers pointing downwards.
- Bend your head and knees well as you move forward. Again, imagine you are pecking grains off the ground.
- Come back to the center and relax.
Benefits: A great pose to amuse children though adults can enjoy it too! It flexes the neck and back muscles.