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Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

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Eka Pada Rajakapotasana
One-Legged King Pigeon Pose
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana is a deep backbend that puffs the chest, making a yogi resemble a pigeon. Those who practices PIGEON 1 & 2 well can go for Eka Pada Rajakapotasana.

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose) takes us on a journey into deep backbends. Moving into the preparation of this pose the simple pigeon deeply works the hips and helps to release tension in this vital region of our bodies.

Pigeon Pose - Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (Prep Version)
How to Do Pigeon Pose - Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (Prep Version)
By Ann Pizer, About.com ...

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana
The full pose, which is suitable for intermediate students, will be described in the Full Pose section below. First we'll practice the leg position only, which should be accessible to most experienced beginners.

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana
One-Legged Royal Pigeon Pose
Variation I, Step 1
Variation I, Step 2
Variation I, Step 3
Variation I, Full Pose ...

Like Upavistha Konasana (Open Angle Pose) , Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose), Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (Pigeon Pose), Janu Sirsasana (head to knee pose), ardha padmasana, ...

This is a beautiful, huge hip opener and preparation for Eka Pada Rajakapotasana III.
Notice Mr. Well's extremely upright torso, with an arch in his upper spine, while taking his hands down to the floor?
Anjaneyasana ...

Upavista Konasana (seated wide angle)
10. Parsva Upavista Konasana (revolved seated wide angle)
11. Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (pidgeon pose)
12. Anjaneyasana (lunge pose)
13. Lunge at the wall (front gate pose) ...

See also: Asana, Eka, Rajakapotasana, Pada, Kapotasana