What is pigeon pose in yoga?

Pigeon Pose is an extremely effective hip opener that addresses both areas, with the front leg working in external rotation and the back leg in position to stretch the psoas. Pigeon is actually a variation of the advanced pose, Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose).

Pigeon Pose is a hip opener forward bend. 1 There are three primary versions of Pigeon Pose, each building

21 steps"1."Begin in downward dog. Your knees should be right below your hips on the mat. Your hands should be slightly ahead of your shoulders. Once you get the basic pose down, it is usually best to learn how to flow into pigeon pose from downward-facing dog."2."Raise your right leg so it extends away from you. Slide it forward to the back of your right wrist. Angle your right shin under your torso and bring your"3."Slide your left leg back behind you. Straighten it and let the front of your thigh sit on the floor. Look behind you to make sure your left leg is extended

In Sanskrit, kapota means “pigeon,” and asana means “pose.” So kapotasana, literally, means a posture mimicking a pigeon. You'll get a sense of this if you sit

Try the Figure Four version. Sit with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor, arms behind you for support. Bring your right ankle over your left knee, keeping the foot

From hands (or blocks) and knees, bring your right knee forward and then out to the right. Tuck your back toes under, and slide your back leg back. Spread your