Deep Breathing Yoga: Pigeon Pose

Deep Breathing yoga: Pigeon Pose

Benefits

Slimming Principle

• Fully stretches the muscles of the neck, chest, abdomen, and legs, nourishing the spine and promoting an upright posture.

• Promotes blood circulation throughout the body, enhances metabolism, and helps relieve physical fatigue and rejuvenate the mind.

Steps

1 Sit with legs extended and together, arms naturally resting at the sides of the body with palms facing down.

Repeat 3 times, alternating between left and right legs

2 Take a deep breath, straighten the left leg to the left side, parallel to the shoulders; bend the right leg, placing the right heel at the perineum. Place the right hand on top of the right knee and extend the left hand to the inner side of the left knee.

Reduce Difficulty ↓↓

If clasping hands behind the head is difficult, you can clasp your hands directly in front of the chest to reduce difficulty.

3 Inhale, slightly rotate the upper body to the right. Bend the left leg upward, placing the front side of the left thigh and knee on the ground. Bend the left arm and use the inner elbow to clasp the top of the left foot. Extend the right hand over the head and clasp it with the left hand. Maintain the pose for 15 seconds. Release the hands, slowly put down both hands and the left foot. Adjust your breath and repeat the pose on the other side.

Tips

Keep the back straight at all times, and lift the head upward to fully stretch the chest, shoulders, and neck. The leg clasped with the elbow should be in the same plane as the body.