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King Pigeon
Raja Kapotasana
From lying face down, bend the knees and deeply open the chest to bring the feet toward the head.
Raja means king; kapota means pigeon.
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 prone backbends and knee bending separately.
Understanding the movement
This prone King Pigeon combines bent knees and a deep chest opening toward the feet.
Hold and breathe
This differs from kneeling Kapotasana and front-leg-folded One-Legged King Pigeon. Keep breathing comfortably without holding your breath.
Exit and next movement
Learn how to return from the deep feet-toward-head backbend in person.
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.
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