Kapotasana
Functional Ashtanga

Kapotasana

Pigeon
Ankle Plantarflexion

Kapotasana (Pigeon Pose (Backbend))

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

Key mobility focus: ankle plantarflexion

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target ankle plantarflexion for Kapotasana:

  1. Ankle & Foot Joint PlantarFlexion PAILS & RAILS
  2. Ankle & Foot Joint Plantarflexion PNF
  3. Ankle & Foot Joint Plantarflexion Passive Range Hold
  4. Ankle & Foot Joint Plantarflexion Lift Offs

Other Movements in Kapotasana

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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
scapula-retraction scapula-retraction in Kapotasana
Spine Extension Spine Extension in Kapotasana
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