Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)

From hands and knees, bring one knee forward and place it behind your wrist while extending the opposite leg straight back, then lower your torso over the bent leg.

60s each sideAdvancedLyingNo equipment

How to do the Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)

  1. From hands and knees.
  2. Bring one knee forward and place it behind your wrist while extending the opposite leg straight back.
  3. Then lower your torso over the bent leg.

What it targets

Primary muscle groups: Hips, Glutes.

Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Piriformis Syndrome, Sciatica, Hip Bursitis, IT Band Syndrome.

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