Postura do Pombo Real
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana
EH-kah PAH-dah rah-jah-kah-poh-TAH-sah-nah
Um profundo abridor de quadris e extensao de coluna combinados, abrindo o peito e os ombros.
Como fazer Postura do Pombo Real
- A partir de um avanco, baixe a canela da frente no chao
- Angule-a para frente
- Estenda a perna de tras reta atras de voce
- Para a expressao completa, flexione o joelho de tras e estenda a mao para tras para segurar o pe
- Arqueie a coluna e abra o peito
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