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Pincha Mayurasana (Peacock Feather Pose), Dolphin Pose & Vrschikasana (Scorpion Pose)

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Pincha Mayurasana

Vrschikasana

Dolphin Pose

Forearm Plank

Mayurasana

Pincha Mayurasana

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“pincha” = feather

“mayura” = peacock

Peacock Feather Pose

Also known as: Forearm Balance

Vrschikasana

“vrschika” scorpion

Scorpion Pose

Dolphin Pose also known as:

Ardha Pincha Mayurasana (Half Peacock Feather Pose)

Forearm Plank also known as:

Dolphin Plank

Heart of Poses

  • Arm Balance
  • Inversion
  • Core Strengthening

Effects / Benefits


Energy, Mood, Emotion

Effects to energy, mood or emotion may include the following.

  • Develops mental strength, confidence, courage.
  • Relieves stress.
  • Inspires a feeling of being uplifted.
  • Increases energy.
  • Dolphin Pose may be calming to the brain.

Inner Body

Inner body effects may include the following.

  • Increases circulation.
  • May benefit digestion.

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