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One Legged King Pigeon - Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

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One Legged King Pigeon - Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

One Legged King Pigeon - Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite Eka P?da R?jakapot?sana

3 Minutes
Advanced

STEPS :

  1. Begin by getting into the Cat Stretch (Marjariasana).
  2. Breathe out and bring your right knee forward to touch the right wrist.
  3. Bend the knee, and bring your ankle near the groin region. Now, slide the right foot towards the left hand, till the toes touch the left wrist.
  4. Slide the left leg back so that it touches the floor. Keeping the knee straight, ensure that the front of the foot is touching the ground, while the sole faces the ceiling.
  5. Lower your right buttock to the floor and press your tailbone forward to lengthen your lower back.
  6. You may strengthen the lower back further by pushing your fingertips firmly to the floor.
  7. Take a few deep breaths in this position.
  8. Taking support of your hands, slide your left knee forward while exhaling and get back into the Cat Stretch.
  9. Stay in the Cat Stretch pose and take a couple of deep breaths and repeat the process with the other leg

Benefits

  • Stretches the thighs, groins, shoulders, hip flexors, spine and opens the hips and chest.

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.