Pincha Mayurasana I Peacock Feather Pose I

Foundations of Posture:

If you have never practice Handstand Posture, begin by using a wall for support. Come into Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Dog). If you are using a wall for support, finger tips are right against the wall. Keeping the action in the upper body begin to walk both feet in towards the face.  Determine which foot is your base leg and the opposite is your swing leg. Press down into your elbows and palms, engage your abdominal muscles and raise your swing leg up over your head or until it meets a wall - base leg follows. Keep pressing down into your elbows and palms and drawing the shoulder blades onto your back.  Squeeze the legs together and reach though the soles of your feet (feet are flexed). To release: Engage your abdominal muscles and lower down one leg at a time.  Rest in child pose for a few minute before moving.

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