Pincha Mayurasana (Peacock Feather / Forearm Balance), Vrschikasana (Scorpion), Dolphin Pose, Forearm Plank — Overview — for Yoga Teachers, Yoga Therapists, Health & Wellness Coaches, Holistic Healthcare Providers
About this Asana Digest
Poses
Pincha Mayurasana (Peacock Feather Pose / Forearm Balance), Vrschikasana (Scorpion Pose) and related poses such as Dolphin Pose and Forearm Plank
Objective
Become knowledgeable about the pose and review detailed teaching considerations.
Description
Explain the Sanskrit naming; contraindications and cautions; associated benefits and typical effects; instructions and cues for setting up and practicing the pose; variations to meet particular intentions and needs; and more teaching considerations.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Asana Digests focus in on teaching specific poses. Please be aware of the groundwork and teaching support here: Asana Category – Arm Balancing.
Pincha Mayurasana
pin-cha my-your-AHS-anna
“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 the Poses
- Arm Balance
- Inversion
- Core Strengthening
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