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Pigeon Pose

  • Beginner
  • Body weight
  • Quadriceps · Hamstrings · Glutes · Hip Adductors

Setup instructions

1) Start on all fours - knees under hips and hands under shoulders. Internally rotate your left leg in front of the body and extend your right leg behind you.

2) Now, keep your body upright and sit down into the stretch.

Perform instructions

1) Hold this position until the end of the timer.

Interests

Mobility Posture Over 40's Pilates Yoga

Health benefits

Flexibility · Recovery · Strength

Skills

Balance

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