
MAYURASANA STANDING
(SHOULDER STRETCH)

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Before you start with any asana or breathing exercise, it is always advised to start with a warm-up yoga.
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Mayurasana Standing (also known as peacock pose)
Benefits:
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Reliving stiffness around neck and shoulder muscles due to long sitting/not moved regularly.
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It gives relaxation to your lower back muscles.
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Strengthens the Knee joints and Thigh muscles.
How to do?
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Stand on spreading your leg by 1 foot -- Interlock your hands at the back
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Breath-in bends back slightly, while Breath-out bends forward slowly and raise your hands upward from behind as shown.
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Remember your leg should be straight don’t bend your knees and facial muscles should be relaxed.
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Perform this for 2-3 times in the morning.
Caution:
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Those who have back pain or shoulder injuries/issues don’t force to do more forward bending. Attempt this up to your comfort level,
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Day by day you can move forward. This exercise will help to reduce your back pain and relaxes the stiff shoulders.
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Comments are highly appreciated. Don’t hesitate to ask any questions.
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Want to find out what are the things that you should know before you start? Click here
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Here is the video!
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