The Swan/One-Legged King Pigeon Pose
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

Kapotasana opens the pelvic region and releases the sacrum. This is stimulating for the first and second chakra, which rule the earth element and the water element in the body respectively. Depending on the variation, pigeon pose deeply stretches the hip, lower back, knee, hip flexor, and quadricep.

Technique

• Sit on the floor, with the legs straight in front.
• Bend the right knee and place the right foot on the floor so that the right heel touches the left groin.
• Take the left leg back straight behind. The front of the left thigh, knee and shin touching the floor.
• Push the chest forward, stretch the neck and thro the head back. as far as possible and find balance.

The Swan

The Swan
Is of gilded caridge
Its movements carry water
Bear
Me upon Hands
Backwards through my being
Where seated, head bowed
I confound
On minute’s breath
The embers of my days
Returning
I’ll bow down
Enlightened Server
Of the earth