This is the adjusted pigeon pose. Most people can't do the pigeon comfortably at first and don't like getting on the ground. Using an incline bench allows your to increase the range of motion as your flexibility improves. The handles allow you to generate some leverage to add a thoracic element. At the end you can see that I can reach down and pull up in my ankle as well. #mobilitywork #stretchingexercises #pigeonposevariation | Justin Lienhard

What is the best variation of pigeon pose to take? The one that allows you to feel the best in your body while still experiencing a stretch! While there is value in knowing the alignment of traditional yoga poses, within your own personal practice and while guiding students through a class it’s important to remember that everybody and every body is different and unique! What feels great for one person can lead to strain and possible injury in someone else. Listen to yourself and take shapes that

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How to do yoga pigeon pose