Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose)
Ek Pada Rajakapotasana comes from the Sanskrit words “Ek Pada Rajakapot” means “One-Legged King Pigeon” and “asana” means “pose”. It is an advanced seated back bending pose. It is effective as a hip opener. The asana also improves the flexibility of the pelvis and groin region. It also involves the twisting of the torso, adding more extreme flexibility.
How To Do It?
⦁ You can start from the Downward-Facing Dog pose or Adho Mukha Svanasana. It is the simplest way.
⦁ Bring your right knee between your hands, as if you are preparing for a lunge. Slowly take your right ankle near your left wrist. And, instead of putting the foot down on the ground, you must lay your legs on the ground, so that the right knee touches the floor. The right shin may be aligned towards the left hip, or can be parallel to the mat.
⦁ The left leg should be stretched back, and must lie flat on the floor. The left foot must point backwards.
⦁ Keep padding under the right side of the hip.
⦁ Then, as you become more stable, you can fold the upper body forward, and bring it down on the right thigh. You have to bring your forehead in contact with the floor.
⦁ You must continue to breathe, so that the body does not become stiff.
⦁ To release yourself from the pose, go back to the Downward-Facing Dog pose, and relax a bit, before repeating the same sequence on the other side.
Benefits
This asana has tremendous benefits on the overall health of an individual. You should learn more about them.
⦁ It acts as a hip opener. The blood circulation in the hip region also improves.
⦁ It also strengthens the reproductive organs.
⦁ This asana will help in opening up the body and its joints, so that you become flexible enough to not face any injuries.
⦁ The positioning and movements, in this asana also stimulates the abdomen.
⦁ It also reduces cardiovascular risk factors.
⦁ The spine is activated throughout the practice, which leads to the activation of the chakras.
⦁ It improves communication and self-expression.
Contraindications
⦁ If you have any sort of injury in the pelvis, groin, ankle, shoulders, or knees, should avoid doing this asana.
⦁ If you are in your later stages of pregnancy, you must avoid this asana.
⦁ If you suffer from Sciatic nerve condition, it will be better for you to avoid this asana.
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