121K views · 2.9K reactions | Pigeon pose (kapotasana) with blocks for deep stretch by Abhi Raturi Yoga dreams Yoga Dreams - Tp. Vinh #yogalife #yogapractice #yogainspiration #yogalifestyle #yogalife #yogadreams | Yoga dreams | Facebook

📌The pigeon stretch is a favorite for opening up tight hips — but here’s the truth: it’s not the easiest starting point. Why? It puts your hip into deep external rotation while also loading your body weight onto that joint. If your hips, knees, or lower back are already stiff, this can feel more like a struggle than a stretch. Instead, I recommend starting with beginner-friendly alternatives that give you the same benefits without forcing your joints into an uncomfortable position: 1️⃣ Seated F

🎯 Pigeon Stretch Alternative ✅ The pigeon stretch is a great exercise to help improve hip mobility, however not everybody can tolerate the exercise, especially if you lack hip external rotation mobility 💯 This alternative makes it easier to perform for those of you with that issue while still providing similar benefits 📈 You can either continue to perform this exercise as an indefinite modification or slowly progress to a normal pigeon variation over time by first raising up onto your hand (s

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4.2K views · 138 reactions | STANDING PIGEON STRETCH #YogaTeacher @kickassyoga This stretch is great especially for those with tight hips: by elevating the floor and resting the front leg on a prop, instead of on the floor as we usually do, we can make this pose more accessible, but, not less painful (those who know, know what I’m talking about ). ⠀ Try this at home! And let me know if it works for you...tag a friend & dare them to try it too! | Astha Yoga | Facebook

49K views · 612 reactions | Pigeon stretch. Not just for yoga. | Men's Health | Facebook