Eka Pāda Rājakapotāsana - One Legged King Pigeon - Mermaid

Eka Pāda Rājakapotāsana - One Legged King Pigeon - Mermaid

STEPS : Begin in Pigeon prep with your right leg forward.  Bend your back knee (the left side in this case) and grab hold of your left foot with your left hand.  Slide your foot into the crook of your left elbow. You can stop here or progress to the next step. Reach your right arm straight up toward the ceiling. Bend your elbow, drop your right hand behind your head Bring your hands to meet. Press the back of your head into your right arm. Try not to fall over onto the right side of your hip. Keep your chest pointing toward the front of your mat. Release your foot, slowly lower your leg with control, and repeat the pose with the left knee forward.

Benefits of Eka Pāda Rājakapotāsana - One Legged King Pigeon - Mermaid

  • Encourages healthy thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal function
  • Stimulates the digestive and reproductive systems
  • Therapeutic for low blood pressure, infertility, and headache
  • Energizes the body
  • Alleviates menstrual and menopausal discomfort
  • Improves circulation to the abdominal cavity and low back