The name of this asana comes from the Sanskrit word 'eka'= 'one', 'pada'= 'foot', 'raja'='king', 'kapota'='pigeon'. The reason for the name Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II is, this pose resembles the position of the one legged pigeon. Begin by sitting upright with your legs stretched directly out in front of you. Pigeon Pose can also be helpful in finding relief from sciatic and back pain as well as releasing built up stress, trauma, fear, and anxiety. Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II. Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II. Use some support under your right buttock if needed, to keep your hips level. Bend your right knee and place your foot on the floor in front of your right thigh, with your shin about perpendicular to the floor. Author: YJ Editors Updated: Apr 12, 2017 Original: May 14, 2012. The Eka Pada Rajakapotasana is also known as the King Pigeon Pose and is considered to be one of the most Advanced Poses of Yoga. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II One-Legged King Pigeon Pose II allows you to stretch the entire front body and deep into the hip flexors to strengthen your back and improve posture. Kathryn Budig leads us into One-Legged King Pigeon Pose II. I just spent a glorious day of skydiving with my love and good friends. As you inhale, come onto your fingertips, lengthen your spine, draw your navel in and open your chest. 2. It is called as One-Legged King Pigeon Pose II in English. There are numerous advantages to practicing Pigeon Pose. Scissor your hips together, by drawing your legs in towards each other. Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) is one of my favorite poses to open hips. As you exhale, walk your hands forward and lower your upper body towards the floor. This pose comes under the category of Advance Poses and under the Hip opener category. Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II is derived from the combination of the Sanskrit words Eka (one), pada (leg), raja (king), kapota (pigeon) and asana (posture or pose). Prepare a padded surface, such as a yoga mat or a folded blanket or towel.