Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) is a deep hip opener that helps release tension and improve mobility. In this video, I break down proper alignment, safe setup, and simple modifications so you can practice Pigeon Pose with stability and ease-whether you’re working with tight hips or easing lower-back tension.
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Roxanne is a yoga instructor (E-RYT 500) currently based in Idaho. She has 20 years of experience practicing and teaching yoga, and began practicing yoga while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar. After a decade of dedicated practice at various DC studios, she earned her 200 RYT certification in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, through Shades of Yoga, and then her 500 RYT certification through Online Yoga School's Yoga & Ayurveda Center. Throughout the years, she has worked and studied at various institutions in DC and Virginia and delivered yoga trainings to medical officers worldwide while working for the government. Over the years, she has worked and studied at various institutions in DC and Virginia, and has delivered yoga training. Additionally, Roxanne has created yoga programs for victims of assault and violent crimes, as she passionately believes in yoga as a tool in recovering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Roxanne enjoys teaching beginners to advanced students with a variety of styles, including vinyasa and restorative, and she also holds a Baptiste-style certification, as hot power is her preferred style in her practice. Her focus is connecting breath, movement, and attention to alignment, and finding strength in pose transitions. Her mantra is "we grow in the transition."