Pigeon Pose

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

A deep, releasing hip opener. Slip a cushion under your front hip to keep things level, and never force the front knee.

4 gentle steps · about a minute

Step 1 of 4

Start on hands and knees

Come to a tabletop position on your hands and knees.

Settle for a breath.

Step 2 of 4

Bring your right knee forward behind your wrist with the shin angled across, and extend your left leg straight back.

Ease in gently.

Step 3 of 4

Square your hips, then walk your hands forward and fold over your front leg as far as is comfortable.

Release on each breath out.

Step 4 of 4

Stay and breathe into your hip, then come up slowly and try the other side.

Soft, steady breath.

All steps complete

That is Pigeon Pose. A wonderful way to release the hips. Here is Michelle in the full pose.

Good for: Opens the hips and glutes and releases tension in the lower body.