Kapotasana
Kapotasana (
. Asanas based on One-legged King Pigeon pose,Etymology and origins
The name comes from the Sanskrit words kapota (कपोत) meaning "pigeon"[1] and asana (आसन) meaning "posture" or "seat".[3]
A different (standing) pose is given the name Kapotasana in the 19th century Sritattvanidhi.[4] The modern pose is described in the 20th century in Light on Yoga.[5]
Asanas based on King Pigeon pose or
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Rajakapotasana, King Pigeon pose, is sometimes abbreviated to "Pigeon".[6]
Description
A pose from the Ashtanga tradition, Kapotasana is an advanced asana which resembles Chakrasana, or Wheel Pose. The shins and forearms are on the ground, the front body stretched upwards in the air. The pose is reached by going into a backbend with knees on the ground. It requires flexibility to bring the head back until it reaches the ground. Kapotasana helps to open up the chest, and strengthens the back and groin. It opens and increases the flexibility of the hips,[7] at the same time strengthening the back, and stretching the thighs and the groin.
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References
- ^ a b "Kapotasana A - AshtangaYoga.info". Archived from the original on 8 April 2011. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- ^ a b Iyengar 1979, pp. 389–399.
- ISBN 978-81-7041-293-9.
- ^ ISBN 81-7017-389-2.
- ^ a b Iyengar 1979, pp. 367–372.
- ^ a b Rizopoulos, Natasha (16 July 2008). "The King of Hip Openers: Pigeon Pose". Yoga Journal.
- ^ Wagner, Laura (26 July 2018). "How To Pop Your Hip Or Crack Your Hip". Women.com. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ISBN 978-0863184208.
Sources
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