Pigeon Pose vs Sleeping Pigeon
Compare benefits, difficulty, and safety.
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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Sleeping Pigeon (Supta Kapotasana)
Reclined pigeon on back.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Primary benefit: Hip opener
Safe for 50+: Yes
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