Pincha Mayurasana (Peacock Feather / Forearm Balance), Vrschikasana (Scorpion), Dolphin Pose, Forearm Plank – Overview
Asana Digest Overview
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
The focus of Asana Digests is teaching specific poses. This support presumes you’re aware of the groundwork and teaching support here: Asana Category – Arm Balancing.
Poses Overview
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 Poses
- Arm Balance
- Inversion
- Core Strengthening
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