Pigeon Pose
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana · EK-ah PAH-dah raj-ah-kah-poh-TAHS-anna
Breath Deep, slow breathsDuration 1-3 minutes per side
How to
- From downward dog, bring right knee forward
- Place right shin parallel to front of mat
- Extend left leg back
- Square hips
- Walk hands forward or stay upright
- Repeat other side
Benefits
- Deep hip opener
- Stretches hip flexors
- Releases stored tension
- Improves posture
Caution
- Knee injury
- Ankle injury
- Sacroiliac issues
Tips
- Use props under hip if needed
- Keep hips level
Variations
- Reclined pigeon
- King pigeon
- Supported with props
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After this pose
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