preloader
Yoga Poses and Asanas
Search Engine
Yoga Poses and Asanas
Search Engine
Gallery Image

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

एक पद राजकपोटासन / King Pigeon Pose

September 24, 2024

Table of Contents [Expand All]
Introduction to the Asana

The Sanskrit name is derived from Eka (एक) meaning one, Pada (पाद) meaning foot, Raja (राज) meaning king, Kapota (कपोत) meaning pigeon and asana (आसन) meaning posture or seat.

Benefits
  • Supports mobility and flexibility in the hip joints.
  • Strengthens the spine and back muscles.
  • Improves stability and corrects posture.
  • Reduces sciatica pain.
  • Improves blood circulation enhancing the functionality of the reproductive and urinary systems.
  • Prevents urinary tract infections.
  • Relieves stress and anxiety.
Steps to perform the Asana: Eka Pada Rajakapotasana
  • Sit in dandasana position.
  • Knees should be under your hips, slide your right foot inside and take the right knee behind your right wrist.
  • Simultaneously slide your left leg back and drop your right hip on the ground.
  • Take your body towards the front and hold your left toes with your right hand. Pull your toes toward your body.
  • While holding the left toes with the right hand, keep your left arm straight up.
  • After that, bend your left elbow gently and reach behind your back.
  • Now, hold your left leg toe with your left hand. Make sure your elbow stays pointing upward.
  • Slightly, loosen the grip on your toes with the right hand.
  • Now, open up your chest toward the front.
  • Bring your head back until the sole of your feet touches the top of your head.
  • Hold this position for a few seconds and then release the posture.
Common Misalignments / (Mistakes)
  • Leaning on one hip. Not distributing your weight evenly on both the hips.
  • Placing stress on the knee.
  • Twisting your sacrum.
Contraindication / Cautions
  • Avoid in case of any ankles, knees, shoulders, or pelvic injury.
  • Avoid if you have undergone spinal fusion, knee, hip, or shoulder surgery.
  • Avoid in case of arthritis, osteoporosis, sciatica pain, cervical spondylosis or slipped disc.
  • Avoid if you are suffering from diarrhoea or irritable bowel syndrome.
  • Avoid during pregnancy.
Additional Details :
  • Another Name of AsanaEka Pada Rajakapotasana
Asana Video :
Related Asanas
Reviews

Leave a review for Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Rating*

Asana Video Guide
Practitioner Level
Props to be Used
Pose Types
Target Muscle
User Login

Lost your password?
Google Searchable Engine
Cart 0