intermediate

Fire Log Pose / Double Pigeon

Agnistambhasana

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An intense hip opener that targets the deep gluteal muscles and improves hip mobility. It is a powerful pose for releasing tension and calming the mind.

Chakras
PrimarySvadhisthana (Sacral)
SecondaryMuladhara (Root)
Gaze:Nose Tip
Quick Summary
  • Sit with one shin stacked directly on top of the other, like fire logs.

  • Ensure your ankles and knees are aligned.

  • Keep your feet flexed and sit with a long, upright spine.

Foundation
  • Ground down through both sit-bones evenly.

  • Keep your feet active by pulling your toes back toward your shins.

Alignment
  • Stack your shins parallel to the front of the mat.

  • Keep your chest lifted and your shoulders relaxed.

  • Fold forward slowly from your hips if you want a deeper stretch.

Inhale to lengthen your spine|exhale to relax and sink into the hip opening.
seatedhip-opener