Pigeon Pose vs King Pigeon Pose

Everyday Pigeon is a hip opener with the front shin across the mat, upright or folded forward; King Pigeon adds a deep backbend, reaching back to hold the back foot.

Pigeon Pose Eka Pada Kapotasana intermediate · seated King Pigeon Pose Eka Pada Rajakapotasana advanced · seated

How to tell them apart

Picture drill: which one is it?

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Which pose is this?

Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Kapotasana)King Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)

And this one?

Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Kapotasana)King Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)

Which pose is this?

Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Kapotasana)King Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)

And this one?

Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Kapotasana)King Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)

Which pose is this?

Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Kapotasana)King Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)

And this one?

Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Kapotasana)King Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)

Step-by-step guides: Pigeon Pose · King Pigeon Pose

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Same pose, many names · Sanskrit name parts decoded