How to do Pigeon Pose
- From Downward Dog, bring one knee forward behind the wrist, shin angled in.
- Extend the back leg straight behind you, hips square.
- Stay upright or fold forward over the front leg, breathing into the hip.
Benefits
- Deeply opens the hips and glutes
- Releases hip flexors
- Relieves tension from sitting
A note on safety
Support the front hip with a cushion; avoid if you have knee pain in the pose. This is general guidance, not medical advice. A qualified teacher can adapt this pose to your body, which is exactly what we do in our private sessions at home in Doha.
FAQ
Why is Pigeon Pose so intense?
It targets the deep hip rotators most of us never stretch. Use a cushion under the hip and breathe slowly.
Practise it with a teacher
Reading helps, but a teacher perfects your form. Book a session at home in Doha. First group class free.