Pincha Mayurasana or forearm balance is one of the many poses that people stare at in awe and bewilderment. It’s a posture that many yogis look up to, wonder if they’ll ever achieve it, and let fear or false beliefs get in the way.
Don’t let this be you.
That just sounded like an anti-drug commercial, but in all seriousness, don’t let fear stand in the way of trying anything! Our bodies are highly capable of change and adapting, it’s our silly monkey minds that stand in the way.
I remember my first encounter with someone in pincha mayurasana and these were my thoughts: How the hell is that person upside down. How are they balancing only on their forearms. And how are they not falling over.
Forearm balance seemed light years away from my current practice and far out of reach. Nevertheless – I pursued the posture every time a teacher offered it, practiced it at home, and eventually my body understood the pose.
Pattabhi Jois was onto something when he stated the famous words, “Practice and all is coming.”
Below is a step-by-step tutorial to help train your mind & body to practice this posture. With patience and persistence, you too will be flying soon.
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