Padma Mayurasana combines Lotus Pose with Peacock Pose. It is an advanced arm balance requiring comfortable hip rotation, wrist preparation and precise elbow support.
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Preparation
- Practise a supported easy seat and Half Lotus.
- Learn Mayurasana preparation separately.
- Warm the wrists gradually.
- Use Plank and Locust variations for support.
Teacher-led progression
- Establish a comfortable seated leg position without forcing the knees.
- Move into the arm-support setup carefully.
- Place the elbows close to the centre of the torso.
- Shift the chest forward.
- Lift only when the shoulders and wrists remain organised.
- Lower slowly before releasing the legs.
Modifications
- Practise Mayurasana with the legs extended.
- Use Half Lotus instead of Full Lotus.
- Keep the knees on the floor.
- Use blocks beneath the shoulders or chest.
- Practise the two components separately.
Common mistakes
- Forcing the Lotus position.
- Entering before Mayurasana support is stable.
- Dropping the head.
- Holding the breath.
Practice limits
Do not learn Padma Mayurasana from text alone. Leave the pose when the knees, ankles, wrists, elbows, shoulders or abdomen feel sharply strained. Study the pose directly with a qualified yoga teacher.