One of them is Kapotasana. Also known as the Pigeon Pose, this asana helps to strengthen the back, reduce back pain and also benefits the heart. The name, Kapotasana is derived from the Sanskrit ...

Stretching should be restorative, not painful, so if pigeon pose is feeling a little torturous, here are some other hip-openers to try instead. Unpopular opinion: I don’t like pigeon pose.

This week: up and down pigeon. A stretch feels so good in the morning, but did you know that sinking into deep postures isn’t the best way to wake your body up? While moving fluidly might feel ...

I’m a big fan of pigeon pose; the yoga posture helps stretch your glutes, hips, lower back and groin and offers a deep lower body release — when performed correctly. The problem is ...