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One-Legged King Pigeon Pose

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Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

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

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

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

Advanced

Heart, Sacral

Advanced

Overview

A deep backbend and hip opener that encourages heart-led awareness and graceful surrender.

Warm up thoroughly, move mindfully with breath.

Openness, vulnerability, and empowerment

Expands hip and heart space, developing strength and grace.

Stimulates reproductive and digestive organs, opens chest and hips.

Stress safety, strength foundations, and progressive entry.

Begin in pigeon. Bend back knee. Reach arms overhead and clasp foot. Lift through heart.

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

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