Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

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)
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There are many ways to come into this pose. One of the best is from Downward Facing Dog.

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

Benefits: Stretches outer thighs, hips, groins, neck, shoulders; keeps spine flexible
Helps: Poor posture, self-confidence, thyroid, reproductive organs, abdominal organs, urinary disorders
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Eka Pada Rajakapotasana I
One-Legged King Pigeon Pose, Step 1
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Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose II)
Nowadays we simply shoo pigeons away from our public gathering places.

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