Kapotasana<\/strong> is the known of the “king pigeon<\/strong>” pose in yoga. The most famous version (eka pada raja kapotasana) actually translates as “a king pigeon on one leg”. This variation is a super deep backbend, which requires flexibility of the hips, back and shoulders.<\/p>\n Follow this sequence of poses that help prepare your body and make it easier for you to complete your pose. As with all deep openers, move slowly and take things one breath at a time. The pose will come to you when you are ready and not a moment earlier, so take a deep breath and enjoy the trip!<\/p>\n Health benefits Pigeon Pose\u00a0(Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Opens the hip joint<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lengthens the hip flexor<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stretches the thighs, gluteals and piriformis muscles<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Extends the groin and psoas<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Helps with urinary disorder<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stimulates the internal organs<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Increases hip flexibility<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Improves posture, alignment, and overall suppleness<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lessens or alleviates sciatic pain<\/p>\n –\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Diminishes lower back pain and stiffness<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0It is a primal reaction to store stress, trauma, fear and anxiety in the hips. \u00a0These bottled up feelings create tight hips.<\/p>\n –\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Pigeon Pose opens the hips and releases negative feelings and undesirable energy stored in your system.<\/p>\n
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