Pigeon Pose vs Garland Pose

Compare benefits, difficulty, and safety.

Pigeon Pose vs Garland Pose

Side-by-side anatomical and difficulty comparison

Feature Pigeon Pose Garland Pose
Sanskrit Name Eka Pada Rajakapotasana Malasana
Difficulty Level intermediate beginner
Primary Benefit Hip opener Hip opener
Target Muscles Core, Back, Shoulders Hamstrings, Hips, Spine
Contraindications Knee or hip injury Knee injury
Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)

One leg bent in front, back leg extended behind.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Primary benefit: Hip opener

Safe for 50+: No

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Garland Pose (Malasana)

Deep squat with feet close, arms inside knees.

Difficulty: Beginner

Primary benefit: Hip opener

Safe for 50+: Yes

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