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Flying Pigeon
Galavasana
Balance on the hands with one shin across the upper arms and the other leg reaching backward.
Named after the sage Galava.
This entry explains preparation and movement characteristics. It does not provide a complete practice procedure for the advanced photographed variation. Learn entry and exit directly with a teacher.
Movement guidance
Preparation
Prepare basic arm balances and hip movement separately.
Understanding the movement
This hand balance supports one shin on the upper arms while extending the other leg behind.
Hold and breathe
Do not twist the knee of the supported shin. Keep breathing comfortably without holding your breath.
Exit and next movement
Learn the order for lowering the back leg and supported leg directly with a teacher.
Easier variations and preparation
Check the basic form and preparations with a teacher; do not force binds, inversions, or deep backbends.
This advanced variation requires support and range of motion. Check preparation and exit with a teacher when first learning.
Difficulty refers to the photographed form. Individual experience may differ.
Phalakasana (Plank Pose)
Vasisthasana (Side Plank Pose)
Caturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose)
Bakasana (Crane Pose)