Kapotasana
Functional Ashtanga

Kapotasana

Pigeon
Spine Extension

Kapotasana (Pigeon Pose (Backbend))

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

Key mobility focus: spine extension

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target spine extension for Kapotasana:

  1. Spine Extension Passive Stretch
  2. Spine Extension PAILS & RAILS
  3. Spine Extension PNF
  4. Spine Extension Axials
  5. Spine Extension Passive Range Hold
  6. Spine Extension Hovers
  7. Spine Extension Lift Offs

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
scapula-retraction scapula-retraction in Kapotasana
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