Pigeon Pose - Yoga With Adriene

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  • Опубліковано 11 січ 2025

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  • @ErykaSoleil
    @ErykaSoleil 5 років тому +388

    This video is a great example of what initially drew me to your channel and kept me coming back: You not only recognize that some people can't easily do every pose perfectly, you clearly love and respect those individuals just as much as those who can. You always have advice on how to do the pose to the best of one's ability, and you offer encouragement and praise for simply making the commitment to show up and be present in the moment. Whenever I hear people say they've tried a yoga class and it wasn't for them because they felt rushed and/or kind of embarrassed that they couldn't do all the poses, I suggest they try at home with your channel. I explain how chill and supportive you are to anyone who wishes to join you, and point them to these single-pose breakdowns as a good starting point. There are plenty of other yoga channels on UA-cam, but they've just never clicked with me the way you did, and still do. (As a side note, you also have truly one of the most soothing voices I have ever heard. Just hearing you talk makes me unwind a bit.) Thank you for your hard work and your willingness to welcome anyone interested in yoga into your home once a week. ❤️

    • @nadiananette6430
      @nadiananette6430 4 роки тому +10

      This is such a beautifully written example of why I love Adriene so much! It’s a true NO JUDGEMENT ZONE. 🥰🙏🏻💕

    • @مرحبا-ز2ط
      @مرحبا-ز2ط 6 місяців тому

      💊👙♨️㊗️

  • @Stumpybear7640
    @Stumpybear7640 Рік тому +13

    Aw Baby Adriene ❤❤❤ I've followed her all this time. Generous lovely lady xxx

  • @happybabygirl4
    @happybabygirl4 9 років тому +181

    this was the best pigeon tutorial I've viewed. I feel so much more confident know I don't have to have that 90 degree with my leg. I'm not that flexible. thanks!

  • @thomaswhite2124
    @thomaswhite2124 10 років тому +71

    I'm a runner whose been having severe tightness in my hips and top muscles on the front of my leg. This pose has been a lifesaver! Thank for your not just showing the pose, but for taking the time to show deeper stretches and ways to modify it. I can't wait to check out your other video. Thank you.

  • @jamesstei1853
    @jamesstei1853 10 років тому +121

    Thank you for bringing to light the fact that I should NOT be attempting to have my left knee at a 90 degree while doing this pose. The first 3 sources I found ON THE INTERNET told me to do so and I was not doing this stretch as well as I could have been. I just tried keeping my foot closer into my body (minding to keep a little 'brightness' in my foot) and I feel I'm getting much more out of this position. Thanks!

    • @jamesstei1853
      @jamesstei1853 10 років тому +3

      Also, the hip rotation.... I was doing that as well. :(

    • @buzzingtalk
      @buzzingtalk 10 років тому +9

      So true! I'd always been taught to make a right angle with my front leg, which meant I felt nothing on my back leg, just an awful pain on my hips. I just tried it now and got far further down than 'usual'! Considering i have very stiff and painful hips, i will find much more benefit by not worrying about the right angle of the front leg.

    • @annaifos
      @annaifos 5 років тому +2

      I once had a teacher tell me the same in an actual yoga class... I felt that she really needed to return herself to the purpose of yoga

  • @sarahhowell1535
    @sarahhowell1535 2 роки тому +2

    Oh my gosh! I finally got comfortable in this pose after 20 years! Thank you, the blanket position made all the difference. Much appreciated.

  • @cynthiab.2346
    @cynthiab.2346 8 років тому +15

    I am SO happy my daughter introduced me to you, Adriene! I love your upbeat attitude, and positive support for everyone!

  • @Frogz12920
    @Frogz12920 7 років тому +56

    I didn't realize this was a part of yoga! I am an acrobat and this is one of the stretches I do to warm up my legs for my splits. Maybe I should start doing yoga as well to compliment my acrobatics .

  • @stefanieria
    @stefanieria 8 років тому +38

    This video quite literally changed my whole world! I was doing a bedtime routine that called for pigeon but she had pillows blocking her and I hadn't done it yet.... Found this to learn it, and now I've found myself binge watching (and doing) all of the little tutorials! I keep returning to and giving up again on yoga, Bc I can never find someone I enjoy watching and listening to and following along with! Until now.... Thank you so much, I am so inspired!!

  • @zaraakkuly1861
    @zaraakkuly1861 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for not rushing through this pose and offering alternatives for those who aren't as flexible, such as myself. I am a mech engineer who works from home and I was having back pain throughout the day. Come lunch and I decide to stretch and come across your video on the pigeon pose. Now I feel so much better and can go back to work without as much pain.

  • @krishnamahabir3333
    @krishnamahabir3333 3 роки тому +1

    Love her soothing, cherry manner of speaking. Helps me to relax.

  • @truthtruth123
    @truthtruth123 9 років тому +1

    Thanks to India for giving the wonderful yoga and Pranayama to the world. It has been an integral part of Indian hindu culture for thousands of years.

  • @yogawithadriene
    @yogawithadriene  11 років тому +2

    I love this comment so much I want to share it! It is true, we often do not have time to stretch in class- sometimes even in YOGA class, haha! The irony. So- I am so glad you took this time for yourself. Your message inspires ME. Thank you! I send you love and hope you continue to find the time and joy in the journey! xo, Adriene

  • @jpeood32
    @jpeood32 7 років тому +30

    I'm happy to have found your lessons, 65 here with some really flexibility issues, some from injuries, some lumbar fusion but overall determined to advance without hurting myself! thanks for the tips, I always liked this pose Johnnie

  • @suelingam7464
    @suelingam7464 3 роки тому +1

    Love the way you explained the getting into the pose. I have watched many of your recent videos. When I searched for the pigeon pose I saw your video and felt happy you explained it so well. You’re a great guru.

  • @yogawithadriene
    @yogawithadriene  11 років тому +28

    Maybe I will just have to come to you and teach a class!
    We do carry a lot in the hips- & I plan to do a hip releasing sequence but for now- spend some time on your back relaxing the hips- the front & the outer edge. Draw circles with the knees- one leg at a time. Then bring your palms to your knees to draw circles with both. Close your eyes & spend some time here- softening that area of the body. THEN- work your way to Runners Lunge. Lots of great hip helpers - I will do a video for you!!! xo

  • @gwp5066
    @gwp5066 5 років тому +1

    This post is changing my life. My plantars Fasciitis reoccurred after an intense period if stress. Nothing would help. I read that I needed to open my hip flexors. I found this video and it's making a huge difference on the iliopsoas muscle which was in knots and screwing up my posture, my hamstrings, calf muscles, and finally my feet. Thank you for this!

  • @larsen5160
    @larsen5160 4 роки тому +1

    i just love the way, of how you descripe to view "help". I believe, there must a lot of people just forcing there body into different kinds of yogapostures, just because they definitely don't need a block/towel. Embrace help, both on the mat and off.

  • @ldevaz
    @ldevaz 10 років тому +13

    So great, thank you so much. Love the technique of slowly shifting your foot out from a centre position. It really helped with my posture.

  • @jenniferfirenz1001
    @jenniferfirenz1001 4 роки тому

    I can't tell you in words what a blessing it has been to find your videos. So great a gift. Thank you millions from my mind, body, heart, and soul!

  • @Missknowitall77
    @Missknowitall77 10 років тому +2

    I love this pose. It is awesome for my sciatica. You demonstrated a safe and versatile way to it. Thanks Adriene!

  • @JA-ni7co
    @JA-ni7co 4 роки тому +2

    I love this video as it shows the different stages of Pigeon pose and what I am eventually aiming for. I do like a goal :-). It really explains how to get the best out of the pose for you, no matter your ability or experience. Such an inspiration.

  • @nishrshei
    @nishrshei 10 років тому +2

    Thank you for teaching us the foundations of yoga and for showing options on how to maintain a good pose when flexibility is still wanting :-). It makes all the difference!

  • @riomaeblanco1281
    @riomaeblanco1281 5 років тому +1

    Being mindful during this pose can really help you a lot in achieving it ☺️ Thank you Adriene and namaste 🙏🏻

  • @christinephillips3552
    @christinephillips3552 6 років тому +3

    Thanks so much Adriene for that in depth explanation of pigeon pose, as others have said most people insist your leg us at 90 degrees, impossible for me, I feel a lot more confident now xx

  • @SergioCoppola
    @SergioCoppola 3 роки тому

    It's great to see how the pigeon has evolved for Adriene as well if you compare videos from 2013 up to today. I was curious about my progress after 1 year and half, more or less, but makes all sense even more - Glad I watched this!

  • @RheaK
    @RheaK 3 роки тому

    I just love how I when I look for something and I always see “yogawithadriene” and I know that’s gonna be a good one!! I am currently doing the MOVE series and at the same time I want to learn how to do King Pigeon Pose. This video is from 8 years ago. You didn’t aged!!!

    • @JohnnyNilsson83
      @JohnnyNilsson83 3 роки тому

      Im doing MOVE too and pigeon and the crosslegged forward fold are really tough for me. I love finding this video, however I have to start even earlier on the pose as I cant walk the front leg out at all without straining my knee or fall out over the hip.

  • @sonnerie9316
    @sonnerie9316 8 місяців тому

    Thankyou! Good to see this slowed down and top tips. Such a good pose for opening up any tightness in the hips. But it's SO important it's done in a controlled way, as you show here. A very strong ( but very beneficial) pose.

  • @bn2180
    @bn2180 Рік тому

    Adrienne you are the very best yoga instructor,love your videos,your amazing attitude and perfect body posture!
    Wishing you all the best

  • @yogawithadriene
    @yogawithadriene  11 років тому +7

    I feel you my friend. I love that feeling that return to self! YOGA WORKS! Lets do keep inspiring each other. All of us! Keep in touch- and thank you so much for sharing! Keep saying YES.

  • @sableteddybear
    @sableteddybear 5 років тому

    Just noticed the little happy noise she made when in child's pose!! It was so cute!!!

  • @andreamountfort4853
    @andreamountfort4853 5 років тому +1

    Simply the best method of demonstrating this pose! Thank you, I stupidly tried to watch another person and I could not follow. Thank you for showing patience even though you can't see what we are doing.

  • @bhaminilakshminarayan1812
    @bhaminilakshminarayan1812 4 роки тому

    I can do the 90 degree variation, but today I found myself really appreciating the modifications with the blocks because it really made me focus on the sensation. And it felt amazing when I wasn't thinking about whether I was doing it "right!" I think I'm going to be sticking to the block variations for a while. What an eye-opener. Thank you, Adriene.

  • @RunnyNose91
    @RunnyNose91 2 роки тому

    Still come back to these tutorials after stopping for a while to have my 2nd baby! Love them!

  • @chitrasalazar3536
    @chitrasalazar3536 5 років тому

    You have the best videos on all and any kind of yoga poses. You explain the poses really well with your calm voice, non-intimidating language, and amazing modeling. It really, really boosts my confidence. Thanks!!

  • @emilypearson2009
    @emilypearson2009 7 років тому +7

    thank you for breaking down this pose! I always felt like I was doing it wrong!!! now i get it!:)

  • @AmmaMassageTherapy
    @AmmaMassageTherapy 6 років тому

    This is really helpful, especially using the block/blanket to support the hip and maintain the stretch. Thank you!

  • @AirRon92
    @AirRon92 3 роки тому +2

    This stretch is one of my favorites still. Thanks for sharing this video:)

  • @phoenixliv
    @phoenixliv 6 років тому

    Your walkthroughs are so helpful. I’m just 2 weeks into my yoga adventure and your tips and beginner’s poses help me so much!

  • @yogawithadriene
    @yogawithadriene  11 років тому +2

    Thanks Leah! Have a great day!!!

  • @lilethathe1716
    @lilethathe1716 8 років тому +11

    I am enlightened from this day on. Thank you for all the tips and reminders to take it slow. Best tutorial online!!

  • @yogawithadriene
    @yogawithadriene  11 років тому +3

    Part II-
    Also you can try Mountain or Tadasana against the wall and implent that into a daily practice. Lengthen those hammies on the ground too and, yes, opening the outer hips is fab too - I will do a hip video soon ALONG WITH BOOTY POSEZ ;-) I got your back. :-)

  • @nadiananette6430
    @nadiananette6430 4 роки тому

    Even though I practice this pose every single day. I looked up your tutorial on it to tweak my entrance into the pose a bit. I love all the little bits of information I soak up from these videos that are focused on one move! Thanks as always Adriene xoxo namaste 🙏🏻
    Btw. It’s been one year and 1 month and some days since I’ve started doing yoga every single day. And you’re part of the reason I’m here. I just wanted you to know that. 🙏🏻❤️🥰

  • @yogawithadriene
    @yogawithadriene  11 років тому +1

    PS- I also have a video for Cobblers Pose - or Butterfly. Baddha Konasana. Check that out too for happy hip check in.

  • @laurencoggin7473
    @laurencoggin7473 3 роки тому

    After having some trouble with Pigeon during the MOVE series, this video was just what I needed! Your in-depth explanation of proper form really did the trick. Thanks!

  • @freesmoke1552
    @freesmoke1552 8 років тому

    i love how you mess up and accept it and just went with the flow

  • @renelvital
    @renelvital 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for your soothing voice and video!

  • @alisonbender3075
    @alisonbender3075 4 роки тому

    Thank you for this. So many people teach the 90 degree knee in the front leg and I’ve always thought it was so wrong!!

  • @mysticalmillennialtfl
    @mysticalmillennialtfl 8 років тому +1

    I love this pose! I haven't been doing much of my yoga lately so I came back to refresh after the Stretch video. I feel soooo good!

  • @jademullinax9129
    @jademullinax9129 4 роки тому +1

    This was hard! I’ve surprisingly never seen this pose so it was really interesting to find out how to do this pose without any prior knowledge. Love your foundations series ❤️

  • @paramitapal8681
    @paramitapal8681 5 років тому

    Thank you, darling Adriene for this co-operation.

  • @yogawithadriene
    @yogawithadriene  11 років тому +2

    Happy to hear it! Thanks for the feedback my friend.

  • @amandaritzau2602
    @amandaritzau2602 3 роки тому

    I LOVE pigeon pose! One of the first confidence boosters i had when i started a class forever ago lol i cant do alot but i sit in pigeon sometimes just at home while watching tv or playing w kids cuz it feels amazing! Now corpse pose is my embarrassment, and crow is my nemisis. Anyway this was the best tutorial on the pose iv had. I need to activate my back leg a little better to get more of an exercise. Long winded but thank u Adriene!

  • @fanfanmentalistfictions
    @fanfanmentalistfictions Рік тому

    It made me feel good. My hips were very happy. Stretching the muscles is what I needed.🙏

  • @davidferguson1785
    @davidferguson1785 9 років тому

    This is superb. Thank you for taking the time to break it down so much. It looks almost balletic too. Thanks for this, I can't wait to check out your other videos.

  • @MelihimeGold
    @MelihimeGold 6 років тому +5

    OMG! Thank you so much! I haven’t found anyone who has been able to explain this like you did! I can finally do this pose correctly now! 💕 😂

  • @paramitapal8681
    @paramitapal8681 5 років тому

    Thank you, Adriene for this simplified and kind demonstration, I think you have explained in the best way, if we need to add some extra we need to follow the basics, before this I feel that I have never come across such detailed demo.

  • @francescasimonato3057
    @francescasimonato3057 4 роки тому +1

    Oh my God Adriene!!! 🤩😍 I've always felt a little bit uncomfortable during pigeon pose and the muscles of my legs would hurt every time. This guided practice is perfect!

  • @Rachel_M_
    @Rachel_M_ Рік тому

    First video i have seen of yours. I was just looking for exercises for general hip and lower back flexibility, , but WOW!!! That really released my piriformis for the first time in months.
    Also love your clear and simple presentation, with variations for different levels.
    Awesome work and thanks ☺

  • @charlesr.bucklin701
    @charlesr.bucklin701 5 років тому

    Good tutorial. I love the humor Adrienne. You are a fun teacher to watch.

  • @kayna740
    @kayna740 Рік тому

    You have a gift. ❤️ Thank you for sharing with the world.

  • @carinam.9447
    @carinam.9447 4 роки тому

    I have found that I have problems with poses like the forward fold, where the goal is to straighten the legs, but the pigeon pose was really easy for me, no problem laying the forehead on the ground on the first try. It's really interesting how different peoples bodies and flexibilities in different areas are! As always, great video, thank you!

  • @frances19921
    @frances19921 9 років тому

    Tennis is really really a great band just like you're a great great yoga teacher! Thanks for the video!

  • @kimbaker7171
    @kimbaker7171 8 років тому

    Thank you so much for your foundation video's I've been doing pigeon wrong for 2 years. I've never been on the centre line! I've made the adjustment and surprise surprise when in proper alignment the stretch is so much deeper.

  • @cormacphillips2585
    @cormacphillips2585 4 роки тому

    This poses got my into yoga. It completely solved my sciatic nerve pain brought about by modern unhealthy living. I hold my hands up I was responsible for it but to think this pose could be taught in schools as opposed to years of useless dry facts. Great video as always you look so young I'm used to your new videos.

  • @katinkakatinka2222
    @katinkakatinka2222 6 років тому +1

    Just revisited by chance and circumstance, such a lovely pose to deepen in. AND discovered I'd missed out on the music-tip first time round. Checked it out, loved it and did a spontaneous flow to it :) I love getting unexpected bonuses like that! Go life!!! And thanks

  • @augustdorien
    @augustdorien 4 роки тому

    This is one of my favorite poses. Thank you for your videos!

  • @jillgobel1428
    @jillgobel1428 4 роки тому

    Amazing! I have incredibly tight hamstrings and weak hips so my doctor has prescribed me yoga, pilates, and stretching while I take a break from running. Yesterday I did one of your workouts. Thank you!

  • @etherealdeal1792
    @etherealdeal1792 9 років тому

    Such gentle great instruction. You're the best. Thank you!!!!!!! I love how you tailor instruction for beginner to advanced

  • @JBrodo
    @JBrodo 8 років тому +1

    Great video! So glad you had that tip about how your leg doesn't have to be parallel to the front of the mat. I was taught that it HAD to be parallel with the mat, and was always like yikes, this is super intense. It was so much more relaxing to have it just angled a little off of the parallel track! :) Thanks so much!

    • @unknownx7252
      @unknownx7252 8 років тому +1

      It's the beauty of the internet, you can learn different techniques.

  • @aminakoroma3044
    @aminakoroma3044 9 років тому +1

    SECOND FAVOURITE POSE. can finally get tension out of my left groin (hip socket). Yaaaay

  • @yogawithadriene
    @yogawithadriene  11 років тому +5

    You are so welcome! Enjoy your practice and stay tuned for some new sequences on the way! xx

  • @galukya1
    @galukya1 5 років тому

    I end foundations with this pose knowing of course that I can go to any videos you offer here at any time and look forward to October's Explore. I love you so much, your karma is so generous, embracing, loving, and inspiring. This youtube channel means so much to me especially since I am not in a position financially to partake otherwise how I would like to. May God grant us all ease, peace, success, safety, and joy today and this upcoming week. Jai Namaste 🙏🏽😘💖🤗💎💐

  • @Krazeebaby77
    @Krazeebaby77 11 років тому

    This is great I have been doing haha for a while now and you show how I can modify the postures better to suit me...You are a wonderful yoga teacher really,thank you.

  • @katielittle4491
    @katielittle4491 5 років тому

    Thank you!! I hope you know how much good you’re doing with these videos!!!

  • @yogahustle
    @yogahustle 6 років тому

    This is such a great tutorial! We just recommended it to one of our customers looking for help on getting into this pose with props. Thank you!

  • @autumngalix4616
    @autumngalix4616 2 роки тому

    My teacher showed me this and it does wonders for my hips and lower back. I was in a car wreck and my hips tend to get really tight sometimes. It stretches everything that I need stretching.

  • @blanerampart4986
    @blanerampart4986 Рік тому

    I've been doing this wrong for years. Thanks Adrienne!

  • @norabee6193
    @norabee6193 10 років тому

    Adriene, I adore you! And I enjoy doing yoga with you everyday in the comfort of my own home! I wish I lived in Texas-would love to take one of your classes someday! Sending love from the Windy City! Namaste 🙏

  • @yogawithadriene
    @yogawithadriene  11 років тому

    So glad to hear it Kate, thank you! Love to you!

  • @syntheticperson
    @syntheticperson 4 роки тому

    Pigeon pose is one of my favorites as well! 🙂

  • @teresamagula7267
    @teresamagula7267 10 років тому

    Your videos are truly phenomenal! Thank you so much!

  • @bbybear712
    @bbybear712 8 років тому +1

    As a young teen before I discovered yoga, I naturally stretched out my hips with this pose. I remember my former step father telling me that wasn't a real stretch and that I would hurt myself. He was wrong and to this day it is still one of my favorite poses!

  • @michaeldevito1539
    @michaeldevito1539 Рік тому

    Namaste. Thank you so much. You are such a good teacher!

  • @camillaallegrucci6894
    @camillaallegrucci6894 8 років тому +3

    Thank you for this video Adriene! This is one of my favorite poses. I will be mindful of your suggestions next time I try it :)

  • @sunvavachi
    @sunvavachi 8 років тому

    I've been finding it really hard to do this posture, but I will keep trying.

  • @catlady715
    @catlady715 8 років тому +1

    This was very helpful. I always wondered if I was doing pose correctly b/c I have a hard time going low.

  • @richparnold
    @richparnold 7 років тому

    Like many others, I was putting my leg at a 90 degree angle but could never 'square my hips' so although I was getting some benefit from the pose I think it was limited. Thank you for this video Adrienne, I feel silly for not coming to you earlier on this as your are my first choice for yoga on UA-cam.

  • @PoppyLongDrop
    @PoppyLongDrop 7 років тому

    Loving the song extra bonus on top of the video you have such a great presence, pleasure to watch this x x x

  • @nicolemccaffrey7646
    @nicolemccaffrey7646 10 років тому

    I really enjoyed doing this one! Thanks!!

  • @Aurora_Nebula
    @Aurora_Nebula 7 років тому

    Oh my goodness this pose is lovely! Thank you Adriene!

  • @vskuzmenko
    @vskuzmenko 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the instructions!! Happy Holidays!

  • @jenniferroller263
    @jenniferroller263 9 років тому +2

    Love all of your videos Yoga With Adriene ! You make it so easy to hop on my mat! I was just wondering if you had any videos with double pigeon pose incorporated in it? I would love to learn how to do that one as well! Thanks!

  • @jennifervoorwalt3682
    @jennifervoorwalt3682 4 роки тому

    Omg- discovered Tennis after Adriene’s mentioned her...great bonus!😉

  • @yogawithadriene
    @yogawithadriene  11 років тому +2

    I'M LOVING THIS OKLAHOMA AD. Seriously. ;-)

  • @utshachatterjee2366
    @utshachatterjee2366 6 років тому

    Thank you Adriene for this tutorial, this is very helpful...lots of love.

  • @Sunnykhutan
    @Sunnykhutan 2 роки тому

    Awesome stretch. Thank you 🙏🏽🙂🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @sidneyrodriguez5191
    @sidneyrodriguez5191 4 роки тому

    Working through all your foundational videos! Thank you so much🌊🐬

  • @haircolorist80
    @haircolorist80 9 років тому

    Thank you for this!! I love your vocal tone and tips!

  • @quilabill
    @quilabill 2 роки тому

    Loved this! Funny and calming thank you for sharing!