Kapotasana
Functional Ashtanga

Kapotasana

Pigeon
scapula-depression

Kapotasana (Pigeon Pose (Backbend))

Extreme backbend from kneeling, reaching back to hold the feet.

Key mobility focus: shoulder depression

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target shoulder depression for Kapotasana:

  1. Shoulder Depression PAILS & RAILS

Other Movements in Kapotasana

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Ankle Plantarflexion Ankle Plantarflexion in Kapotasana
Hip Extension Hip Extension in Kapotasana
Knee Flexion Knee Flexion in Kapotasana
Shoulder External Rotation Shoulder External Rotation in Kapotasana
Shoulder Flexion Shoulder Flexion in Kapotasana
scapula-retraction scapula-retraction in Kapotasana
Spine Extension Spine Extension in Kapotasana
Kapotasana Study Guide →