鳩の王のポーズ
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana
EH-kah PAH-dah rah-jah-kah-poh-TAH-sah-nah
胸と肩を開く深い股関節オープナーと後屈の組み合わせです。
やり方 鳩の王のポーズ
- ランジの姿勢から前のすねを床に下ろす
- すねを前方に角度をつける
- 後ろ脚をまっすぐ後ろに伸ばす
- フルポーズでは後ろ膝を曲げ手で足をつかむ
- 背骨を反らせ胸を開く
Benefits
- Deeply opens the hips, chest, and shoulders
- Stretches the quadriceps, hip flexors, and psoas
- Strengthens the back muscles and improves spinal flexibility
- Stimulates the abdominal organs
- Builds the flexibility and openness needed for advanced backbends
Muscles Engaged
Modifications
- Use a strap looped around the back foot to bridge the gap between hand and foot
- Stay in regular Pigeon Pose and work on hip and back flexibility before attempting the full expression
- Place a block under the front-leg hip for support
Cautions
- Avoid with knee, hip, or shoulder injuries
- Not recommended with acute lower back pain or disc problems
- Use caution with sacroiliac joint dysfunction