Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose)
This pose takes practice and preparation. Slow and steady is the key. I always find backbends are brilliant for training yourself to work with integrity...always chose a variation of the pose that is the most challenging to you in each given moment, but that remains its integrity. Oh and focus on the journey, not the end product.
Practice This guy has the details of the pose nailed so have a read here for a good description.
Sequencing There is lots you can do to prepare the body for this pose... standing poses, Adho Mukha (Downward-Facing Dog), Adho Mukha Vrksasana (Handstand), Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm Balance), Ustrasana (Camel Pose), Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog), Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow Pose), Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana (Two-Legged Inverted Staff Pose), Kapotasana (Pigeon Pose), Eka Pada Viparita Dandasana I and II (One-Legged Inverted Staff Pose) will all be useful. Follow up with a twist or two before you fold forward. I like to follow up with Ardha Matseyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose...good name!)
Benefits Stretches the thighs, groins and psoas, abdomen, chest and shoulders, and neck. Opens the shoulders and chest.
Contradictions Sacroiliac injury, Ankle injury, Knee injury, Tight hips or thighs.
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