One-Legged King Pigeon Pose

Eka Pāda Rājakapotāsana

One-Legged King Pigeon Pose
⇄ both sides
CategoryBackbends TypeStretch LevelAdvanced Hold30 sec MusclesHips, Chest, Back, Legs BreathingDeep, even breathing

How to do it

  1. EnterFrom Pigeon Pose prep, bend your back leg and catch the foot with your hand or in the crook of your elbow. Your chest turns forward and up.
  2. HoldKeep your hips level and let the backbend grow from your upper back. Your foot reaches toward the back of your head, but without forcing. Your breath matters more than depth.
  3. ExitCarefully release your foot, extend your back leg, and lower onto your forearms.

Benefits

Combines a hip opener with a backbend — a goal pose for many practitioners.

Cautions

  • Knee and lower back injuries
  • Learn it after Pigeon Pose (Prep)

This site is for general information and is not medical advice. If you have pain, an injury, a chronic condition, or are pregnant, check with a qualified professional before practicing.

Counterpose

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Where it appears

  • Deep Backbend 35 min · Advanced · voice-guided in the app subscription

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