Why Pigeon Pose Is the Stretch You Need to Loosen Up Those Cranky Hips
The good news? Yoga poses, specifically pigeon pose—also known as Eka Pada Rajakapotasana in Sanskrit—can help by stretching ...
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A yoga teacher says you should do this beginner-friendly pose every day to improve your hip mobility and flexibility
When done correctly, pigeon pose targets several areas of the hip known for locking up and causing discomfort. Several variations of the pose exist, but the resting variation tends to be most ...
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6 brilliant hip stretches that are less intense than pigeon pose (but still unscrew desk-tight hips)
Stretching should be restorative, not painful, so if pigeon pose is feeling a little torturous, here are some other hip-openers to try instead. Unpopular opinion: I don’t like pigeon pose.
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How to do mermaid pose and 7 benefits of this Eka Pada Rajakapotasana variation
T he mermaid pose is a variation of the one-legged king pigeon pose, also known as Eka Pada Rajakapotasana in Sanskrit. This pose is perfect for those who want to deepen their backbend and open ...