Hatha Yoga Asanas
Pigeon Poses
Benefits of these hatha yoga asanas... - loosens and opens the hips
- stretches and tones quads, butt, and psoas muscles
- great to include in a weight loss program
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- Start by laying on the floor, face down
- your left leg bent and the left foot is toward the groin
- lengthen the back and fold over the left thigh, arms resting and outstretched over your head
- hold, relax, and breathe for the desired length of time
- repeat for the right leg.
- Here's a variation of Pigeon Pose
- relax into the Pigeon Pose stated above
- when ready, inhale your trunk up
- chest open, arms above head, and breathe
- when complete, relax back down over the thigh
- repeat for the other leg
- Here's another variation of Pigeon Pose, focusing on stretching the hip flexors
- relax into Pigeon Pose, with your trunk erect and looking forward
- place your left hand on the floor for stabilization
- when ready, bend your right leg, grasp the ankle with our right hand
- keep your chest open, back straight, and breathe
- hold for the desired length of time
- repeat for the other leg.
Related PosesDiscover other great asana's by clicking on the yoga charts below...
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Therapeutic YogaThese asana's have the reputation for helping in certain disorders and illnesses. They are never a substitute for medical attention, though they may aid in the correction of some disorders.
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