What is the Sanskrit name for Pigeon Pose?

The Sanskrit name for Pigeon Pose is Eka Pada Kapotasana, pronounced "EH-kah PAH-dah kah-poh-TAH-sah-nah". This seated pose is classified as intermediate level.

Is Pigeon Pose suitable for beginners?

Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Kapotasana) is an intermediate-level pose. Beginners should build foundational strength before attempting this seated posture.

What are the benefits of Pigeon Pose?

Pigeon Pose is a seated pose that improves flexibility in the hips and hamstrings and calms the mind.

Taube

Eka Pada Kapotasana

EH-kah PAH-dah kah-poh-TAH-sah-nah

Mittelstufe Sitzend

Ein tiefer Hüftöffner, der Spannung in Gesäß und Piriformis löst.

Anleitung fur Taube

Bringe aus dem herabschauenden Hund ein Knie hinter das Handgelenk nach vorne
Winkle das Schienbein unter dem Oberkörper an
Strecke das hintere Bein gerade nach hinten
Richte die Hüften nach vorne aus
Beuge dich nach vorne oder bleibe aufrecht für eine tiefere Dehnung

Benefits

Deeply stretches the hip rotators, glutes, and piriformis
Opens the hip flexors and psoas of the back leg
Relieves lower back tension related to tight hips
Can help alleviate sciatica symptoms
Promotes emotional release and stress relief

Muscles Engaged

Piriformis (stretched)Gluteus maximus and medius (stretched)Hip flexors (back leg, stretched)IT band (stretched)Erector spinae

Modifications

Place a block or folded blanket under the front-leg hip for support
Practice Reclined Pigeon (Figure Four) lying on the back for a gentler hip opener
Keep the front shin at a steeper angle (closer to the hip) to reduce intensity on the knee

Cautions

Avoid with knee injuries; use Reclined Pigeon (Figure Four) as an alternative
Use caution with sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Not recommended with a recently replaced hip

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