Pigeon Pose

  1. Extend your right leg behind you and place your right ankle on top of your left thigh, with your right knee pointing out to the side.
  2. Sitting up straight, use your hands to gently press down on your right knee while at the same time pulling your left buttock back.
  3. Hold for 5-10 deep breaths, then release and repeat on the other side.
Exercise Matrix
AkaKapotasana
CategoryYoga
DifficultyBeginner
ForceHold
Muscles Targeted
PrimaryGlutes
SecondaryQuads