I spend a lot of time banging on about hip flexors mostly because it’s an area of my body that I wish I’d paid more attention to until now. As a runner, my hip flexors get put to work on the regular and over the years I have experienced quite a bit of pain in them both during and after a run. So, it’s a group of muscles I pay special attention now, hence why I took on the challenge of completing a three minute pigeon pose everyday for a week.
What is a pigeon pose? The Pigeon Pose is a yoga position that involves bringing one knee forward toward the wrist on the same side and extending the other leg straight back. It primarily targets the hip flexors and external rotators, promoting flexibility and mobility in the hips. The pigeon pose can help alleviate lower back tension, improve overall posture, and even provide a release for emotional stress stored in the hips.
Where does the name come from? The name comes from the ancient Indo-European language of Sanskrit and it translates from the word kapotasana, kapota meaning ‘pigeon’ and asana meaning ‘pose’.
Ready to take a break from my usual weight bearing hip flexor exercises, like my go-to move of hip marches with one of the best kettlebells, I was excited to lean into some deep stretching instead and see what a week of the pigeon pose could do for me.
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