Yoga Single Pigeon Pose Eka Pada Rajakapotasana Hip Opener With Shana Meyerson YOGAthletica

[@YOGAthletica]

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[@sarojiniramkumar589]

I really love yours funny talk. You explain every small things . People can easily pick up from your teaching. Wonderful teacher . Thanks your lovely smiling funny 😆 program. Have a smile 😀 day. Thanks

[@YOGAthletica]

Thank you! Your comments always make me smile! ❤️❤️❤️

[@naturefitflorence]

Lovely Shana! Thank you for your precious, clear, and essential suggestions💕

[@YOGAthletica]

so glad they help

[@amycece7521]

Thes best yoga teacher ❤️🥰🥰

[@YOGAthletica]

thank you so much!!! ❤️🙏

[@lynardeluca9453]

Shana - you are so much fun. Thanks so much for this in-depth description of getting into King Pigeon. That hand work is helpful. You are the best.

[@YOGAthletica]

thank you! so glad it helped! 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@ireneteo5330]

you are such a great teacher, namaste...

[@YOGAthletica]

Thank you so much! 😃 You may want to check out my channel of full-length classes on Union! www.union.fit/admin/orgs/yogathletica/videos 🙏

[@eliselove1104]

Shana, discovering you here feels like a gift to myself, but it's really your generous gift to me and everyone else who tunes in. Thank-you! xoxo.

[@YOGAthletica]

wow! thank you so much for this! i am so humbled and flattered!

[@eliselove1104]

[@zuzanakurkova6308]

I love this. Thanks for the tutorial and tips

[@YOGAthletica]

thanks! so glad it helps! ❤️

[@sumanrao1739]

Excellent detailing of all possible mistakes and how to avoid them. One is very hopeful after watching you. And all in a single shot!! A born teacher!

[@YOGAthletica]

thank you so much!

[@sanjanalifecoach5879]

Big Namaste from Sana from India....turned 50 last year and switched to Yoga from gymming....and boy i found you....love every aspect of your teaching style...love the way you add fun angle to challenging poses....makes me keep coming back to you to explore more...😘

[@YOGAthletica]

Thank you so much for your very sweet note and I am so glad to hear that! I switched from hard core gym workouts to yoga when I was 30 and never looked back! 💗 Now I am almost 49 and what a trip it’s been! Enjoy the journey! 🙏 Namaste.

[@kathisyoga5324]

Most challenging pose - has been my Zen Master for years - and you *just* gave me my largest epiphany; Drop my head! Drop my head? WHAT? I was always turning around, looking at my foot, seeing it miles away and wondering what was my problem. How delightfully air-headed of me! Thank you Shana Meyerson. I am a new subscriber but have been watching your videos and learning so much. It's funny how we can miss something so simple sometimes.

[@YOGAthletica]

Kathi's Yoga that is so awesome to hear! Sometimes it’s just a little tweak that makes the difference! Thanks for subscribing. ☺️

[@dumplingrrl]

The explanation of how to get the overhand grip is AWESOME! Thank you so so much! I

[@YOGAthletica]

so glad it helped! :D

[@bpatel8760]

Very well explained pose Shana. Love it. Love it a lot. Thanks.

[@YOGAthletica]

Yay! Thanks! 💗

[@srabontibandyopadhyay5052]

Thank you so much, so well explained!

[@YOGAthletica]

thanks! so glad it helped! 🤗🤗

[@acquiremandarin]

This is so helpful!!! I have been struggleing with this pose for so many monthes... Grab the foot like a pizza!! thank you so much !

[@YOGAthletica]

🍕serve it up! ☺️

[@vickyd7541]

Thanks for the video, good explanation about various leg positioning. I used to do this pose regularly, but after rotator cuff injury about 1.5 years ago, I'm still not there, scary to do the shoulder rotation. Using the loop is great but slow progress. Also my arms are rather short, which doesn't help even with the mermaid. I'm practising mermaid with a loop which allows me to square my hips - for me it's a really important habit to establish before perfecting the pigeon.

[@YOGAthletica]

it sounds like you have a really good sense of what does and doesn't work for your body. that is so important. not every pose was made for every body...but there is always something in each pose that we can try! careful with that shoulder! safety first! ❤️❤️❤️

[@AiAi-fo9lz]

Thx for the tutorial..it helps a lot

[@YOGAthletica]

So glad to hear that ❣️🙏

[@prolificliving]

OMG Shana! One of your greatest videos!!!! Such great explanations!! You're the best!!! Watching this at the airport before flying to London overnight!

[@YOGAthletica]

thank you, farnoosh! i am so happy to hear that! and thanks for taking the time to write. safe travels! and enjoy london!!!

[@prolificliving]

@@YOGAthletica Question for you as I've been doing this with my infinity strap following your lessons. I watched the whole thing again, I promise but still not sure: So do I pull the foot to my shoulders and therefore angle the foot to way less than 90 degrees or pull the shoulders to my leg and keep straightening (90 degrees) angle of the leg??? Does it make sense? Thanks!!!

[@YOGAthletica]

It’s really a combination of both, as feels appropriate. If you bring your foot toward your head, it’s easier to complete the pose. But if you lean back into it more, you get a bigger backbend and shoulder opener. I would find the combination that feels the best on your body. ❤️

[@prolificliving]

@@YOGAthletica I see. Neither is inappropriate or too far from the actual pose. OK I experiment. It's like I want exact instructions for that part of the process as I fear I can't trust myself when I go that deep ... in case I do something wrong.... but I'm staying out of the low back which is key! THANKS Shana!

[@YOGAthletica]

You got it. You know exactly how to stay safe!

[@olivierbarre4712]

Thank you so much Shana for all your great tutorials. They are awesome. Love from Paris :)

[@YOGAthletica]

merci beaucoup! so glad you like them! thanks for watching!

[@ninafoster5752]

You are amazing! A great explanation and a positive attitude that make it difficult pose become very easy to understand. Loves your video. Thank you Shana, namaste.

[@YOGAthletica]

nina foster thank you so much! Glad it makes it easy to understand. I hope it also makes it easier to do! 💗

[@Su_Silver]

Thank you, Shana. I'm so close. Thanks for going into such detail with the grip.

[@YOGAthletica]

practice every day and it will come faster than you think! :)

[@sahadevkumar9824]

Baby too much good(Bhut hi achha aasana hai Godbless you

[@YOGAthletica]

Sahadev Kumar thank you!!❤️❤️❤️

[@Akr4783]

Thank you ... i can do it after watching your video

[@YOGAthletica]

that is awesome!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@chimpeelin2117]

I like you so much and I have been touched by your positivity every time I saw your yoga practices 🙏 Thank you so much for your inspiration and detailed explanations on every single pose 🙏🙏🙏

[@YOGAthletica]

I really appreciate that! Thank you! Glad to help! ❤️

[@krystaloconnell4814]

I love how you explain in detail.you are a great teacher.now I can do this pose more easily and comfortably thanks to you.

[@YOGAthletica]

so great to hear! thanks for sharing!

[@yogafitnessafter40paola62]

I would definitely try this tips, as the grip and rotation of the shoulder seems to be impossible for me and I always slide out. Thanks

[@YOGAthletica]

see if it helps. :) also, if you sort of flex your toes, it helps the hands from sliding up and over.

[@sarojiniramkumar589]

My dearest lovely Shana . Thanks for your lovely kind. You are my dearest favourite. Have a wonderful day and enjoy your teaching class. Take care my lovely.💋🙏👍🤝👌♥️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@YOGAthletica]

thank you! 🙏 ☺️ have an awesome day!! 🙏❤️

[@rajeswarroy7905]

Nice technique I apply this to achieve Full bow pose....

[@YOGAthletica]

terrific! ❤️❤️

[@yaracastanhotorsater9368]

Oh, boy, I adore you! So many awesome tips and you manage to make me laugh

[@YOGAthletica]

:D thanks, yara! if i teach you something and keep you smiling, i'm happy. :D

[@acquiremandarin]

I made it !!! soooo happy :)

[@YOGAthletica]

that is AWESOME!!! 🎉

[@professordumbledore369]

Thank you teacher 👍🤩.. May god bless you

[@YOGAthletica]

Seeker of Truth blessings in return! 💗

[@ferrest4]

I have watched many of your tutorial videos by now and I am just want to say thank you for wonderful tutorials. They are very clear , understandable and you make it fun.So Thank you so much for everything ❤️🙏🙏

[@YOGAthletica]

i really appreciate this so much! thank you! you may also want to check out my channel of full-length classes if you want to take it to the next level. :) vimeo.com/yogathletica

[@kanwoljeetkaur1191]

@@YOGAthletica ,tell me ur channel name

[@kanwoljeetkaur1191]

I want to learn more from u dear

[@YOGAthletica]

Thanks! I know you will enjoy it. The url is vimeo.com/ondemand/yogathletica

[@YOGAthletica]

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[@CowboyBebop444]

good stuff...need more of this to be able to get my front split

[@YOGAthletica]

did you see my hip openers video? includes this and more... kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoTdqqFubK9oY6s :)

[@lemonsandlimes1656]

Awesome! Thank you for breaking down this pose. I always struggle to grab the big toe and no one has ever shown me the underhand grip that you used. Thank you!!! Can't wait to try this.

[@YOGAthletica]

you're welcome! let me know if you get it. :)

[@alegnabernasol8794]

love this!

[@YOGAthletica]

thanks! so glad to hear! 🤗

[@dineshdinesh-fs4uy]

Wonderful instructions 👍 🙏🙏🙏

[@YOGAthletica]

thank you!

[@hazine5179]

thank you, it really helped

[@YOGAthletica]

Awesome!!!

[@akochc]

You are so beautiful, strong, flexible and great teacher! Love ❤️

[@YOGAthletica]

thank you so much! :)

[@sharonmckay5498]

now I think I know what I was doing wrong that created back flank pain..can't wait to try again as I really like this pose. My dumb question is just how long should a person wait to do any yoga after eating? ( can you tell I am new to this? ha ha)

[@YOGAthletica]

it's not a dumb question at all. in my personal opinion, you should practice on an empty stomach...so i would recommend waiting 1-2 hours...?

[@rajeswarroy7905]

I tell again this is gateway for all advanced backbend , because this help me to achieve full bow pose

[@YOGAthletica]

wonderful! 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@hv3113]

Pls made video purn matsyaasan

[@YOGAthletica]

Will put it on the list! :)

[@hv3113]

@@YOGAthletica thankq

[@lorenzzayoga6160]

Graciasss!!!! ✨✨✨✨

[@YOGAthletica]

🙏🙏🙏

[@brandenchen7492]

可不可以請老師將解說的內容加入文字，好讓不懂英文的學員，也能學到老師的教學，非常感謝！

[@YOGAthletica]

我真的很想这样做，但我的视频没有脚本。对不起。您是否尝试过开启 KZbin 自动生成的字幕？ 🙏

[@gabrielkeith9008]

YOU ARE AMAZING

[@YOGAthletica]

thank you so much!

[@TheManuella3]

Hi am i doing something wrong when the hip thats supposed to be on the floor is lifting😕 when pulling the foot towards the ceiling ?

[@YOGAthletica]

It's not that you are doing something wrong. You just may have to stretch your hips a little more. It is good that you recognize that the hip is lifting! Many people either don't realize or--worse--just lean excessively to the side to get the hip down. It is a good idea to work on getting your hips square to the floor and if the hip persists in lifting, put a blanket or a block (depending how much it lifts) under it to get your hips more even. :)

[@TheManuella3]

@@YOGAthletica thank you so much🤗 will try...

[@ajeeshmoon5424]

Good job 👍

[@YOGAthletica]

thanks!

[@rajeswarroy7905]

I think This is key of advance back bending skills ....

[@YOGAthletica]

it is certainly key to starting the flip grip. it is a big backbend and also a strong shoulder opener. 🤗

[@MultiLee32]

Dear Shana i wish to know if its ok to do everyday if the next day u sore from it

[@YOGAthletica]

Joan Lee well, there is a difference between sore and injured. If something feels like it is injured, I would give it a rest or back off until it feels better. But if it just feels sore or tight, you can absolutely still do it every day. :)

[@MultiLee32]

Thx so much !!!

[@CowboyBebop444]

Awesomeness

[@YOGAthletica]

thank you!

[@sunilsharma-sr7xt]

Yaa it's good one but very difficult also

[@YOGAthletica]

hope this helps 🤗

[@rajeswarroy7905]

I try to attempt King pigeon pose 2 and I achieve it.. I think king pigeon pose 2 is harder than normal king pigeon pose

[@YOGAthletica]

I agree! 🤗

[@eijorgep]

Happy Easter

[@YOGAthletica]

thank you! you too!

[@riyasinha8921]

Very well explained.. Hats off to you ☺☺❤please make a video on tip toe balancing.. Please🙏

[@YOGAthletica]

Thank you! Tip toe balancing meaning samatvanasana? I have to be honest, it is not a strong point of mine! :/

[@riyasinha8921]

@@YOGAthletica no it's Padaangushth Aasan... Please i want to learn it.... 🙏 And natraajasan also please🙏😍

[@YOGAthletica]

Explore my channel! Natarajasana: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/laDNZp1vnrlksLM

[@YOGAthletica]

I don’t have one on padangusthasana because it is a pretty general forward fold. Do you have a specific question maybe I can answer?

[@riyasinha8921]

@@YOGAthletica yeah after how many days of regular practicing yoga I can achieve a proper flexibility and prepare myself for advance yoga??

[@meema98]

I can't turn my shoulder after gripping my toe.. What to do

[@YOGAthletica]

Be sure to start with the strap. Start with a large loop, as needed and make it smaller and smaller until you essentially have the full flip. :)

[@YOGAthletica]

Also, grab the foot, as I explain, not your toe.

[@meema98]

Thanks for the reply.. I can turn my shoulder using strap, even smaller loops. But not able to do without strap.. I will try out again...

[@YOGAthletica]

Get to the point where the loop is basically the same size as your foot and it is almost the same action as without the strap. You have to get a really strong grip on the out edge of the foot.

[@vanusaneves5066]

great

[@YOGAthletica]

vanusa neves 💗🙏💗

[@PhilBailey]

So fit, so incredible. I hope the older ladies are paying attention. Guad that's sexy

[@YOGAthletica]

:D

[@kitty87888]

I couldn't help myself laughing when she pronounced the sanskrit name. 😁😁 ek pad raajkapotasan