Eka Pada Galavasana

Flying Pigeon

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Flying Pigeon demonstrated on a yoga mat
Right-side demonstration

How to do Flying Pigeon

  1. Balance on your right leg with your left ankle resting across your right thigh.
  2. Hinge forward and place both palms on the floor, shoulder-width apart.
  3. Spread your fingers and press through your whole palms.
  4. Keep your left shin supported across both upper arms.
  5. Keep your elbows directed backward rather than letting them spread wide.
  6. Firm your abdomen to support your pelvis as weight moves into your hands.
  7. Lift your right foot only when your hands and left-leg contact securely support your weight.
  8. Look toward the mat just ahead of your hands, keeping your neck long.
  9. Bring your right foot back to the mat before releasing your left shin from your arms.

Variations

Keep your right foot grounded while you explore the arm support.