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One-Legged King Pigeon Pose
Sanskrit:
Pronunciation:
Translation
Kemetic Name:
Other Names:
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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