How to Cue Half Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) | Yoga Teacher Tips for Inclusivity & Support If you’re a yoga teacher wondering how to actually cue Half Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) in a way that’s safe, inclusive, and grounded in real anatomy—this video is for you. Too often, we're taught to "square the hips" or "make the shin parallel to the front of the mat"—but these one-size-fits-all cues don’t work for every body, and can even lead to discomfort or injury. In this tutorial, you’ll learn: 👉 Why the standard Half Pigeon cues often fall short 👉 How to know if Eka Pada Rajakapotasana is appropriate for your students 👉 Ways to offer helpful variations before students start to struggle 👉 Smart prop suggestions for larger bodies, tight hips, pregnancy, or injury 👉 How to cue Half Pigeon with clarity, confidence, and a trauma-informed lens Whether you're in yoga teacher training, leading vinyasa or restorative classes, or want to deepen your own practice—this breakdown will help you offer Half Pigeon as an invitation, not a requirement. 🎁 Grab my free Clear & Confident Yoga Cues Workbook—it’s full of 30 functional cueing examples and a simple worksheet to help you prep your next class: https://www.crystalgrayyoga.com/free-yoga-cueing-workbook 🧘♀️ Comment below and let me know: What’s one thing that’s challenged you when cueing or practicing Eka Pada Rajakapotasana? #halfpigeonpose #ekapadarajakapotasana #yogateachertraining #yogacueing #inclusiveyoga #yogateachingtips #yogaforall #accessibleyoga #vinyasateachertraining