IntermediateSanskrit: Eka Pada Rajakapotasana
Pigeon Pose
A deep hip opener that releases stored tension.
Benefits
Opens hips
Stretches thighs
Relieves sciatic pain
Opens chest
Contraindications
Avoid or modify this pose if you have any of the following conditions:
- Sacral injury
- Knee injury
- Ankle injury
How to Practice
Enter the pose mindfully, paying attention to your breath. Hold for 5-10 breaths, or as long as comfortable. Never force the pose and back off if you feel sharp pain.
Use props as needed to modify the pose for your body. Remember that yoga is a practice of self-awareness, not self-judgment.
