Pincha Mayurasana (Feathered Peacock Pose / Forearm Balance) is an important posture in the Ashtanga yoga Intermediate Series and one of the goals many practitioners aspire to achieve. This posture demands strong shoulder stability, core strength, and balance, while also requiring you to overcome the fear of inversions and build trust in your own body.

Articles here share the practice journey and techniques for Pincha Mayurasana — from preparatory exercises and shoulder opening methods to how to safely practise at the wall and away from it, along with common challenges and breakthroughs in this posture. Everyone's path to Pincha is different, but patience and consistent practice are common elements of every path.