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Yoga Pigeon Pose (Rajakapotasana)Yoga Pigeon Pose stretches the thighs, groins, back, and opens the chest and shoulders. It reduces stiffness and increases flexibility. The full pose is suitable for intermediate yoga practitioners.
Benefits1. Stretches the hips, lower back and knee muscles.2. Stretches the thighs, groins and abdomen, chest and shoulders, and neck. 3. Stimulates the abdominal organs. 4. Opens the shoulders and chest.
Instructions1. Sit in Easy Pose Yoga and then bring your right leg behind the body. Stretch the right leg back. Keep your left leg bent. Place the hands on the floor beside your front leg. If possible, place the finger tip on the floor to stretch the arms. Look forwardly. 2. Inhale and open your chest. Look slightly up.  3. Bend the right knee behind your torso up until your right foot perpendicular to the floor. Hold the right foot with your right hand.  4. Hold the right foot with your right elbow. Then, interlace your finger behind your head to stretch the right foot more. Stay in the position as long as comfortable. If you cannot do this step, just stay in step 3. Then return to Easy Pose. Do the same for your left foot.  Go back to Sitting Yoga Poses Go back to Animal Poses Yoga
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