"A short, iridescent creature, the peacock drags behind him an improbable array of magnificent feathers, like the long train of a bridal gown. The creature is only about 18 inches tall yet measures more than five feet in length from beak to longest tail feather. As if to prove that he is the king of birds, the peacock even wears a small crown of feathers atop his head."
"The peacock isn't shy; he doesn't hide his splendor. He preens and struts, turning first to one side, then to the other, so all members of his audience can view him equally. When a peacock 'displays,' or lifts his tail feathers to form a tall fan, a crowd will often gather, awestruck by the fact that such a creature exists."
"The vital essences of Pincha Mayurasana, or Peacock Pose, teaches us to take up our full quota of space in the world, to burst through the bonds that tie us down, to explore what is possible. Because the whole body must be activated in this pose, Pincha Mayurasana can be exhilarating. An asana that can't be done shyly, Peacock Pose depends on upward momentum. It allows us to make the powerful statement, "I am.""
The peacock displays extravagant plumage and a crowned head, preening and strutting so all observers can view its fan of feathers, inspiring awe and respect for life's creative power. Pincha Mayurasana, or Peacock Pose, channels that vitality by requiring whole-body activation, upward momentum, and expansion through space. The pose encourages practitioners to burst free of limiting bonds and to explore possibility, producing an exhilarating, unshy posture. Its assertive nature benefits introverted or self-effacing individuals learning to claim their full quota of space while presenting a tension between cultivating presence and letting go of ego.
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