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A deep, expressive backbend and hip opener that symbolizes the grace and poise of a king pigeon. It requires significant flexibility in the hips, psoas, shoulders, and spine, offering a powerful opening for the heart and throat.
From Half Pigeon, bend the back knee and reach back for the foot.
Lift the chest and arch the spine, bringing the head back toward the foot.
Maintain square hips and a grounded foundation.
Ensure the front shin and outer thigh are grounded and stable.
Press the top of the back knee into the mat to find lift.
Square the hips toward the front of the mat.
Lift through the sternum to create space in the lower back before arching.
Rotate the elbows inward and upward if grabbing the foot with both hands.