There’s no end to yoga’s stellar hip-opening stretches, but pigeon pose (Kapotasana) is MVP level. But reaping all of the hip-stretching benefits of pigeon isn’t easy. You need a lot of hip, glute, ...
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose) is a backbend and for many, a much-needed deep hip opener. The hips are the central hub of movement in your body. When they're tight, it's like ...
For me, Pigeon pose has always bordered on the line of being uncomfortable. At first, settling into the position brings a satisfying stretch, but it's quickly overwhelmed by the feeling of tightness ...
I have done Pigeon Pose in a lot of interesting places over the years. I've done it on a rooftop in Argentina and a dance studio in Luxembourg. I have done it on planes and in restaurants. On stages ...