Kapotasana
Functional Ashtanga

Kapotasana

Pigeon
scapula-retraction

Kapotasana (Pigeon Pose (Backbend))

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

Key mobility focus: shoulder retraction

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target shoulder retraction for Kapotasana:

  1. Shoulder Retraction PAILS & RAILS
  2. Shoulder Retraction Passive Range Hold

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
scapula-depression scapula-depression in Kapotasana
Shoulder External Rotation Shoulder External Rotation in Kapotasana
Shoulder Flexion Shoulder Flexion in Kapotasana
Spine Extension Spine Extension in Kapotasana
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