| What is Elbow Stand? |
| Elbow stand, or sayanasana in Sanskrit, is an advanced balancing inversion. From peacock pose, the yogi lifts their hands to balance on the elbows. The pose strengthens the arms and core and energizes the mind. |
| Instructions |
| Begin in peacock pose and find steady balance.Carefully lift one hand from the floor and cup it against the cheek.Do the same with the other hand.Balance for a moment or as long as possible.Exhale and drop the legs and forearms down into a forearm plank. |
Anna Godfrey 