![]() ![]() Cross your right shin in front of your left shin. ![]() All that said, once you add a forward bend and find a comfortable position in this variation, you’ll understand why this pose is sometimes called Sweet Pose. Consider using a blanket under your ankles for cushioning. I’ve always found the English translation of this pose to be rather ironic because there’s actually nothing easy about it! Sukhasana requires a lot of attention to the ankle and knee joints, and if you have sensitivity in those areas, it can be downright uncomfortable. The breath lengths are simply suggestions. Go-to yoga sequence for coming into Pigeon Pose The main anatomical actions we emphasize are external rotation of one hip at a time (turning the leg outward in the socket) while keeping the pelvis stable. You can prop it up to make it more accessible or add in some more complex moves to make it more challenging. I find that King Pigeon is an appropriate posture for many different levels of students. The posture is an intense hip opener, as we all know, but it’s also a deep forward bend that invites us to indulge that subdued mood and turn inward. You know those days where everyone in your yoga class seems to be low energy? Those are the days that I lean into that quietness and teach my “go-to” sequence leading up to One-Legged King Pigeon Pose. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! ![]()
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