Revolved Pigeon

Sanskrit Name:	Parivrtta Eka Pada Rajakapotanasana
Similar Pose Names:	Parivrtta Kapotasana
Category:	Seated & Floor
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Seated & Floor
Types:	Balance, Twist, Chest Opener, Hip Opener, Prone, Seated & Floor, Animal
Anatomy:	Arms & Shoulders, Biceps & Triceps, Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Knees, Lower Back, Middle Back, Neck, Psoas, Wrists & Arms
Chakras:	Base, Sacral Centre, Heart Centre
Therapy:	Arthritis, Back Pain, Constipation, Depression, Diabetes, Herniated Disc, Indigestion, Sciatica, Poor Posture
Drishti:	Up
Dosha:	Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Start on all fours with hands below shoulders. Bend right knee and slide it forward between hands (heel under left hip). Extend left leg behind you with toes tucked under. Hips face forward. Bring right elbow to outside of left knee. Palms in prayer. Twist to left from deep in your belly. Release. Repeat on other side.

Stretches thighs, psoas, abs, chest, shoulders, neck.

Hold onto back foot with one (or two ) hand. Folded blanket under hip

Ankle or knee injury.

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