Bound Half Pigeon Baddha Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (prep)

Half Pigeon with the arms binding. The bind deepens the rotation or the opening considerably and demands shoulder range before the pose itself can be entered at all.

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Bound Half Pigeon (Baddha Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (prep)) — Hip Opener Yoga Posture Illustration

Bound Half Pigeon (Baddha Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (prep)) — Hip Opener posture targeting Glutes, Hip Flexors, Lower Back, Shoulders, Chest · Slow and even breath · Forward drishti.

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)

Sanskrit Name

Baddha Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (prep)

Posture Family

Hip Opener

Difficulty

Intermediate (Level 3)

Recommended Hold

90 seconds

Breath Pattern

Slow and even

Drishti (Gaze)

Forward

Target Muscles

Glutes, Hip Flexors, Lower Back, Shoulders, Chest

Energy Expenditure

2.5 METs

Alignment, Breath & Drishti Cues for Bound Half Pigeon

Bound Half Pigeon (Baddha Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (prep)) belongs to the Hip Opener posture family and engages the Glutes, Hip Flexors, Lower Back, Shoulders, Chest at an intensity of approximately 2.5 METs. Half Pigeon with the arms binding. The bind deepens the rotation or the opening considerably and demands shoulder range before the pose itself can be entered at all.

Breath Rhythm: Maintain Slow and even throughout the 90-second hold so nervous system tone remains steady.
Visual Focal Point (Drishti): Direct the gaze toward Forward to quiet peripheral distraction and stabilize balance.
Primary Anatomical Focus: Concentrates mechanical load and mobility across Glutes, Hip Flexors, Lower Back, Shoulders, Chest.
Minimum Recommended Age: 6 years (72 months).

Ayurvedic Dosha Profile (Vāta, Pitta & Kapha)

In Ayurvedic asana sequencing (Dosha Provenance: modern-synthesis), every posture shifts Vata, Pitta, and Kapha according to its mechanical compression, heat generation, and grounding stability:

Vāta Effect: Pacifies (-1) — pair with slow nasal breathing and unhurried transitions to prevent excess mobility or dryness.
Pitta Effect: Pacifies (-1) — keep the jaw, temples, and abdomen soft when holding for 90 seconds.
Kapha Effect: Pacifies (-1) — link into dynamic flows or longer holds when seeking metabolic stimulation.