One legged king pigeon pose preparation (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) - Iyengar Yoga

One legged king pigeon pose preparation (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) - The One legged king pigeon pose is an advanced backbend - in this video we break down some of the actions required to set up the foundation of the pose - specifically the positioning of the legs and the opening in the hips.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:44 - use a blanket under the hips and start in simple crossed legs
01:32 - take the left leg back
04:15 - reach the hands further back to catch outer edges of the mat
04:45 - catch the left ankle with shin vertical
06:24 - coming out of the pose back to simple crossed legs
06:51 - take the right leg back
09:45 - reach the hands further back to catch outer edges of the mat
10:20 - catch the right ankle with shin vertical
11:31 - coming out of the pose back to simple crossed legs
11:52 - thanks for joining me
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[@nothingbutnow3274]

I love this. It's perfectly detailed!

[@IyengarYogawithHeather]

Excellent, thanks for the feedback. 😀🙏

[@sanskritforyoga-brasstacks7359]

So clear, methodical, and thorough. I love your teaching style.

[@IyengarYogawithHeather]

Thank you 🙏 I'm glad you find my teaching style helpful 😀

[@michellereedy4247]

Thank you! Loved this!

[@IyengarYogawithHeather]

You're welcome. Glad you loved it 😀🙏

[@kellieespie7106]

Such a great class. Thank you

[@IyengarYogawithHeather]

Thanks Kellie 😇🙏 glad you appreciate it.