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Step 1
Rest on your hands and knees with your fingertips very near to the base of a wall. Place a yoga strap around your upper arms, just above the elbows, to hold them at shoulder width apart. Draw your hands a bit closer together to form a sort of triangle between your elbows and fingertips which will help to add support to the pose.
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Step 2
Bend your right knee and slowly inch it in towards your elbow, and extend the left leg straight behind you, pressing through the heel. Swing your left leg up as you push off with your right toes, swinging your body up into an inverted pose. It may take a few tries to hop yourself up, so have patience.
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Step 3
Lift your left leg first, using the swing and the hop of your right foot to pick your legs up. Follow quickly but smoothly with your right leg, drawing your straight legs together overhead. Allow the soles of your feet to fall into the wall for support.
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Step 4
Keep your head and neck relaxed as you engage the muscles of your arms, shoulders and buttocks. Press actively into your forearms and allow your upper arms to press into the yoga strap, holding your arms steady as you gain strength and control in the feathered peacock.
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Step 5
Hold the pose for just 10 or 15 seconds at first, gradually working your way up to 2 or 3 minutes over several weeks. When ready, exhale, and bend one leg at a time, gently lowering yourself to the floor. Drop your buttocks to your heals and lower your torso over your thighs, resting in child's pose for several minutes.
Comments
jull14 said
on 6/18/2009 Love this article, very helpful and informative, thanks for sharing with us