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HOW TO DO EKA PADA GALAVASANA | FLYING PIGEON | YOGA TUTORIAL

Zeynep Yoga · 4:52

In this practice

Key teachings

  • Proper alignment for arm balances
  • Progressive practice for challenging poses
  • Hip opening and external rotation

Ideal for

  • Intermediate to advanced practitioners
  • Individuals working on arm balances
  • Those seeking hip flexibility and strength

Lesson

Instructions

In this video I am sharing with you a few tips & tricks for how to do Flying Pigeon (Eka Pada Galavasana). I hope you like the stretching exercises too. Please let me know if you have any further questions.

Have fun practicing!

Love, Zeynep

** ** Also, check out my yoga programmes on my website:

Yoga for absolute beginners - Sun Salutations A & B:

Music: Quincas Moreira - Jazzeton

Steps

  • Eka Pada Galavasana (Flying Pigeon)
  • Preparatory hip-opening stretches
  • Arm balance techniques
  • Core engagement

Benefits

  • Increased arm and core strength
  • Improved hip flexibility
  • Enhanced balance and coordination
  • Mental focus and concentration

Practice summary

Level
all levels
Duration
20 minutes
Equipment
yoga matyoga blocks (optional for support)
Target areas
hipsarmscoreshoulders
Energy
energizing

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