King Pigeon Pose Tutorial | 4 Safe Variations (Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana)

Ready to explore King Pigeon Pose safely and intelligently? In this tutorial, Alisha Vasquez, one of our experienced teachers at Be The Change Yoga, breaks down Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana (King Pigeon Pose) into four progressive variations. King Pigeon is an advanced posture that combines: • Deep spinal extension (backbend) • Shoulder mobility • Hip flexor opening • Quadriceps flexibility • Core stability and breath control Because this is a peak posture, the body must be thoroughly warmed before attempting it. Recommended Preparatory Poses: Backbends: • Cobra • Locust • Upward Facing Dog • High Lunge • Warrior I Shoulder Openers: • Cow Face Arms • Half Bow • Bow • Wheel • Dancer Quadriceps & Hip Flexors: • Low Lunge with Foot Grab • Dancer • Bow • Wheel In this video, Alisha guides you step-by-step through four variations so you can: • Work progressively toward the full expression • Choose the version appropriate for your body • Build strength and mobility safely • Understand alignment principles • Avoid common mistakes You may pause and stay with any variation that feels supportive. There is no need to rush toward the final form. This video is educational in nature and not a substitute for in-person instruction. Never push into pain. Move with steady breath and respect your current capacity. Advanced postures are not about achievement — they are about awareness. Yoga is a moving meditation. Practice with patience and non-attachment. #KingPigeonPose #EkaPadaRajaKapotasana #AdvancedYoga #BackbendPractice #AlishaVasquez #BeTheChangeYoga ~Instagram~ @bethechangeyogaoc Helpful Links: Be The Change Yoga www.bethechangeyoga.com Yoga Journal http://www.yogajournal.com/ Working Toward King Pigeon http://www.yogajournal.com/article/pr... How to do One-legged Pigeon Pose http://www.yogaoutlet.com/guides/how-... Pigeon Pose of the Month http://www.active.com/health/articles... Pigeon Pose for Beginners http://www.yogajournal.com/article/be... Reduce Stress and Tension with Pigeon Pose http://www.yogajournal.com/article/be...