This document describes the Eka Pada Raja Kapot Asana (One Legged King Pigeon Pose) yoga pose. The pose involves sitting on the floor and drawing one leg behind you in a half split while bending the front leg, placing the foot by the groin. Palms are placed on the floor by the hips as the back arches to stretch the back leg. Hold for 30 seconds then repeat on the other side. The pose opens the hips and chest, stretches the abdominal organs, and relaxes and strengthens thigh muscles, benefiting runners.

1. Eka Pada Raja Kapot Asana(One Legged King Pigeon Pose)

2. Eka Pada Raja Kapot Asana(One Legged King Pigeon Pose)
• This is pigeon pose or single legged pigeon pose.
• Start by sitting on the floor with your legs stretched straight out in front of
you.
• Now draw your left leg behind you in a half split, while you bend your right
leg and take it in front of you with your right foot placed close to your groin.
• Place your palms on the floor by your hips.
• Arch your back as you feel the stretch in your back leg.
• Stay here, breathing easily for thirty seconds.
• Then come out of the pose and relax.
• Repeat this on the other side.

3. Eka Pada Raja Kapot Asana(One Legged King Pigeon Pose)
Precaution:
• Knee or hip injury
• Sacroiliac concerns
Benefits:
• Opens the hips and chest.
• Stimulates and stretches the abdominal organs.
• Recommended for runners and sprinters.
• It relaxes and strengthens the abductor muscles
of the thighs.