Pigeon Pose

Also known as: Graceful Thunderbolt Pose

Kapotasana

kuh-po-TAHS-uh-nuh

backbendstanding (on the knees)

Drishti

Third eye

Modification

arms over the head, palms to the floor

Assess Your Practice

Before — How do you feel?

5/10

TenseOpen

After — How do you feel?

5/10

TenseOpen

Shift: +0

Reflect

What did "Pigeon Pose" teach you about steadiness and ease? How did the breath guide you?

More Backbends

Camel Pose

Ushtrasana

Half Camel Pose

Ardha Ushtrasana

One-Legged Pigeon Pose

Eka Pada Kapotasana

Little Thunderbolt Pose

Laghuvajrasana