Why can’t I do this pose? Common misconceptions about the pigeon pose is a video about the number one yoga pose that I get the most questions about is – without a doubt – the Pigeon pose (aka Pada Rajakapotasana). The questions are often along the lines of “Why can’t I do Pigeon?” “I can’t get my leg into the correct alignment, what am I doing wrong?” “My Pigeon pose looks so different from others’ – why?”

There are several misconceptions about the Pigeon pose that mostly originate from the cues that yoga teachers give or in the language that is used when describing the pose. In this video I discuss three common alignment cues that are given for this pose, why they don’t work for everybody, and how focusing on these kinds of aesthetic cues is not necessarily good for your practice.

Have you ever heard the following alignment cues and tried to fix your body into Pigeon feeling a bit awkward or unsafe in the pose?
1) "Align your front leg shin parallel with the top of your mat"
2) "Align the thigh of your front leg parallel with the long side of your mat"
3) "Square your hips"

Let’s discuss why these aesthetics-based cues are not functional for SO many people nor a base for a healthy and safe Pigeon pose. Join the discussion in the comments below, I’d love to hear what your experience with this pose is!

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00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Introduction to Pigeon Problems
01:05 - "Align your front leg shin parallel with the top of your mat"
02:44 - "Align the thigh of your front leg parallel with the long side of your mat"
04:03 - "Square your hips"
06:15 - Conclusion
06:40 - Outro

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This video is intended to provide general information for yoga practitioners. It is not a replacement for the personal advice of a health professional.


Yoga with Heini recommends that you consult your doctor, physiotherapist, or other medical professional before beginning any exercise programme. Yoga is not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Yoga is not recommended and is not safe under certain medical conditions. Yoga includes physical movements as well as an opportunity for relaxation, stress re-education and relief of muscular tension. As is the case with any physical activity, the risk of injury, even serious or disabling, is always present and cannot be entirely eliminated. If you experience any pain or discomfort, listen to your body and discontinue the activity. By engaging in this yoga exercise, you will assume full responsibility for any and all damages, which may incur through participation.


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