Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose)

Asana Type

Sitting

Target Body Part

Hips, ankles, shoulders, arms, and chest

Difficulty Level

Beginner

YCB Level

None

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana or [One-legged] King Pigeon Pose is a seated back-bending asana in modern yoga as exercise.

How To Do Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose)

Step 1
Begin by getting into the Cat Stretch (Marjariasana). Breathe out and bring your right knee forward to touch the right wrist.

Step 2
Bend the knee, and bring your ankle near the groin region. Now, slide the right foot towards the left hand, till the toes touch the left wrist.
Slide the left leg back so that it touches the floor. Keeping the knee straight, ensure that the front of the foot is touching the ground, while the sole faces the ceiling.

Step 3
Lower your right buttock to the floor and press your tailbone forward to lengthen your lower back.
You may strengthen the lower back further by pushing your fingertips firmly to the floor.

Step 4
Take a few deep breaths in this position.
Taking support of your hands, slide your left knee forward while exhaling and get back into the Cat Stretch.
Stay in the Cat Stretch pose and take a couple of deep breaths and repeat the process with the other leg

Benefits of Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose)

Stretches the entire lower part of the body
Stimulates the abdominal organs
Strengthens the back
Improves posture
Helps relieve the body of sciatica

Cautions of Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose)

Avoid if you have knee injury Pregnant women Those with a weak digestive system Those with pelvic or groin injuries

Note: All the asanas and pranayama should be performed under the guidance of your certified yoga teacher.

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