Pose type Backbend, Hip opener | ||
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Note Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime Stretches Shoulder, Thigh, Thorax, Abdomen, Neck, Groin, Psoas major muscle Preparatory poses Trikonasana, Bhujangasana Also known as One-legged king pigeon pose Similar Kapotasana, Rajakapotasana, Eka Pada Koundinyasana II, Eka Pada Koundinyasana I, Trikonasana | ||
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Eka Pāda Rājakapotāsana I is an Asana. It is translated as One Legged King Pigeon Pose I from Sanskrit.
The name of this pose comes from "eka" meaning "one", "pada" meaning "leg" or "foot", "raja" meaning "king" or "royal", "kapota" meaning "pigeon", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".
Benefits and Cautions
There are numerous benefits this pose offers: opening of the front and back of the thighs, glutes and psoas, abdominal muscles, chest and shoulders, and neck.
Practice this pose with caution if you have any of the following conditions: injuries to the knees, ankles, hips, lower back, neck or spine.
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References
Eka Pāda Rājakapotāsana I Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA