2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses

(Elliott) #1

KING PIGEON POSE: HANDS TO THE FLOOR


Half King Pigeon Pose


Ardha Raja Kapotasana

(UHR-duh RAH-juh kuh-po-TAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: palms to the floor, one foot to the head
Pose Type: prone, backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)


One-Legged One Hand King Pigeon Pose


Eka Pada Eka Hasta Raja Kapotasana

(EY-kuh PUH-duh EY-kuh HUH-stuh RAH-juh kuh-po-TAHS-uh-nuh)
Pose Type: prone, backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows), Hastagrai or Hastagre
(hands)

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