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King Pigeon Pose

Sanskrit: 
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Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II

eh-kah PAH-dah RAH-jah-kah-poh-TAHS-uh-nuh

Eka = One, Pada = Leg, Raja = King, Kapota = Pigeon, Asana = Pose

Advanced Pigeon Backbend

Advanced

Heart, Sacral

Advanced

Overview

A deeply expressive backbend that blends strength, vulnerability, and energetic elevation.

Warm up thoroughly, move mindfully with breath.

Radiance, devotion, and bold expression

Opens hips, heart, and shoulders with an intense backbend.

Expands heart space and hip flexors, tones spine and shoulders.

Stress safety, strength foundations, and progressive entry.

From pigeon pose, bend back leg. Reach arms up and back to hold foot. Lift chest and gaze forward.

Use props for support or practice with a teacher's guidance.

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