5 Alternatives to Pigeon Pose (That Still Deliver Hip-Opening)

By Rachel Land for Yoga Journal.

Ask most vinyasa yoga students what they’d like to focus on during class and they’ll likely say hip openers. More specifically, they usually request the forward-folding version of Eka Pada Rajakapotasana that’s commonly known as Pigeon Pose.

Pigeon Pose certainly has its benefits. The intense stretch can offer a satisfying—some might say grimace-inducing—experience. The forward-folding nature of the pose also creates an opportunity for turning inward and downregulating thoughts and emotions.

But for some, those benefits come at a price.

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