Pigeon Pose
STEPS
1. First begin in downward dog. 2. From a downward-facing dog, lift your right leg so it extends away from you. 3. Bend your right knee and bring that leg forward and lean forward. 4. Bring your right knee to the floor. 5. The right shin may angle back towards the left hip or you can keep it more parallel to the front of your mat, depending on your range of motion. 6. Keep your hands on either side of your leg. 7. Exhale and keep your torso down over your right leg. 8. Hold this pose for 4-5 breaths. 9. Lift up hands and place them back on the floor. 10. Exhale as you lower your right leg down. 11. Take your time with this pose.Benefits of Pigeon Pose
1. Increases flexibility in muscles.
2. Stretches muscles and joints.
3. Relieves stress.
4. Reduce stiffness in the back, shoulder, and hips.
5. Stimulates the nervous system.
6. Increases the oxygen intake of the body.
7. Improves blood circulation.
8. Cures digestive problems.
9. Reduces the risk of chronic diseases.
2. Stretches muscles and joints.
3. Relieves stress.
4. Reduce stiffness in the back, shoulder, and hips.
5. Stimulates the nervous system.
6. Increases the oxygen intake of the body.
7. Improves blood circulation.
8. Cures digestive problems.
9. Reduces the risk of chronic diseases.
Safety and Precautions
1. Before starting the actual pigeon pose, the body should be warmed up by practicing a few preparatory asanas. 2. If you have any injury in your knee, spine, neck, shoulders, chest, core, hips, thighs, back, and ankles, do not perform this asana. 3. Perform this asana only on an empty stomach or after 4-6 hours of taking a meal. 4. Women in pregnancy or mensurational cycle should avoid this asana.
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