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Eka Pada Rajakapotasana ( One-legged King Pigeon Pose ) #yogaurmi #yogawithurmipandya #yoga

Yoga with Urmi Pandya · 0:17

In this practice

Key teachings

  • Patience and surrender in deep stretches
  • Understanding hip anatomy and external rotation
  • Mindful breathwork for deepening poses

Ideal for

  • Intermediate to advanced practitioners
  • Individuals seeking deep hip flexibility
  • Those working on backbending techniques

Lesson

Steps

  • Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-legged King Pigeon Pose)
  • Hip opening preparatory stretches
  • Spinal extension and gentle backbends

Benefits

  • Increases hip flexibility and range of motion
  • Releases tension in the glutes and groin
  • Opens the chest and shoulders
  • Calms the mind and reduces stress
  • Improves posture and spinal mobility

Practice summary

Level
intermediate
Duration
10 minutes
Equipment
yoga matyoga blocks (optional, for support)
Target areas
hipsgroinquadricepslower backchest
Energy
calming

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