Paul Zaichik – Easy Flexibility – King Pigeon Pose

Paul Zaichik – Easy Flexibility – King Pigeon Pose

Description of Easy Flexibility – King Pigeon Pose

Kapotasana – King Pigeon Pose

Kapotasana is deep back bending pose. In some styles of yoga it’s called the King Pigeon and in other just Pigeon.

Unlike similar postures such as the Bridge or Wheel ( Urdhva Dhanurasan a) which works against gravity, the back bridge allows the gravity to assist the pose.

Traditionally Kapotasana is believed to be ideal for the female reproductive system and is recommended for women trying to conceive. It’s a part of Ashtanga Intermediate series.

Beyond therapeutic and yogic applications deep back bends allow for easier and more effective performance of skills involving stretching back. Martial arts, yoga, dance, figure skating and other disciplines can benefit from mastering this pose, if target skills involve back bending.

A traditional yoga method of obtaining this pose can take a long time. The reason for this is because yoga poses usually focus on many muscle groups at the same time.

The approach of this program is very different from standard yoga approaches. Instead of using other Asanas to prepare, Zaichik Stretching Techniques are used to isolate each muscle being stretched which results in a pain free, fast, easy and safe stretching method.

This allows to avoid stretch reflex and quickly gain flexibility. When the muscles are lengthened, the pose is put back together and progressed very quickly to full Kapotasana Pose.

Here is a detailed look at which muscles are involved in The Kapotasana – King Pigeon Pose

About Paul Zaichik

Paul is an Exercise Science Expert, author of multitude of books, and the creator of Zaichik Stretching Technique (formely known as Kinesiological Stretching Technique). His speciality is flexibility training as well as body weight conditioning. His innovative method is designed to have maximum carry over into specific athletic techniques. Paul is the author of books and DVD’s on the topic of flexibility, martial arts and bodyweight training.

Over the years, Paul has worked with a variety of individuals including athletes, entertainers, and military personnel. His ElasticSteel Method of Athletic Conditioning programs are used world wide by both professional and amateurs with great success.

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