Eka Pada Rajakapotasana
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon)
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana
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“eka” = one
“pada” = foot
“raja” = king
“kapota” = pigeon
One Legged King Pigeon Pose
Sleeping Swan
The common variation of extending back leg and folding forward is called “Sleeping Swan” in Yin Yoga
Versions I, II, III & IV
In Light on Yoga, Eka Pada Rajakapotasana I is the first in a series with Versions II, III and IV placing the front leg in different positions.
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II
Foot of front leg on floor just in front of hip, knee forward of heel
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana III
Front leg is in Virasana (Hero)
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana IV
Front leg straight forward as in Hanumanasana (Monkey)
Heart of Pose
- Hip Stretch (leg position)
- Backbend (full pose)