Shilpa Shetty Gives A Lesson On Performing Mayurasana; Here's Why You Should Do It Too

Shilpa Shetty is one of the fittest celebrities in Bollywood and her love for yoga is no longer a secret. The actress, who can give any actress a run for the money, often shares fitness videos and photos on her Instagram.

Recently, Shilpa took to her Instagram to share a video in which she can be seen performing Mayurasana (also known as Peacock pose in English) with utter perfection. Being a yoga fanatic, the actress is seen acing this yoga posture so effortlessly that anyone would want to try it. Along with the video, Shilpa also penned down a note about its importance. "It is an advanced Yoga asana that improves digestion and focus. It also enhances wrist flexibility and blood circulation, while strengthening the arms. When you can start balancing your entire body weight on your palms, it helps build your self-confidence too!", she wrote. Watch the video below:

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The FIRST Monday of the year deserves something special! So, I decided to post the asana I found most difficult to do in 2019. A lot of consistent practice and effort. All worth it... Nailed the Mayurasana 💪💪💪💪YESSSSSS (or the Peacock pose) this morning. It is an advanced Yoga asana that improves digestion and focus. It also enhances wrist flexibility and blood circulation, while strengthening the arms. When you can start balancing your entire body weight on your palms, it helps build your self-confidence too! It may not be as easy as it looks, but practice makes us perfect, doesn't it? Which was the toughest asana that you conquered? Do share with me in the comments! Throwing the challenge over to you. All those who do it, do tag me, the best 3 I will repost 🎉💪 C’mon guys. Set a goal and conquer it. #SwasthRahoMastRaho #MondayMotivation #GetFit2020 #yoga #mayurasana #yogisofinstagram #SSApp

A post shared by Shilpa Shetty Kundra (@theshilpashetty) onJan 5, 2020 at 9:35pm PST

Some Other Benefits Of Mayurasana

• Performing mayurasana daily increases the blood flow to your digestive tract, ensuring the better functioning of your intestines.
• This yoga asana also helps fight diabetes and piles.
• Another benefit of doing this yoga pose is, it strengthens and tones the reproductive system, therefore reduces all menstrual and menopause dysfunctions.
• It helps improve posture.
• It helps improve concentration as well as calms the mind and reduces stress.
• Performing this asana daily can also prevent tumors and fevers.

How To Do Mayurasana/ Peacock Pose

• Kneel on the floor with knees apart.
• Lean forward and press your palms on the floor with your fingers turned backward, or towards your body.
• Slightly bend your elbows and make sure your forearms touch each other.
• Straighten your knees and stretch your legs out and make sure your toes are touching the ground.
• Tighten your buttocks, raise your heads, shift your body weight on your arms and try to lift your legs off the floor.
• Try to maintain your balance and hold this position for at least 10 seconds.
• After 10 seconds, return to the initial position.

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