shivayogaashram

  Kapotasana   is derived from Sanskrit words “Kapot” means “Pigeon” and “asana” means “pose”. Whenever the name of the bird Pigeon comes up, a beautiful white bird comes to mind. The bird supposedly flies with all the freedom. In yogic sense, the spine is compared to a Pigeon. You can endow it with freedom of movement, by giving it the right practice. Kapotasana is basically a deep back-bending asana.  It is basically a hip opener asana that helps in opening up the hip joints. You can also meditate in a better manner, when you have mastered the pose. Moreover, the pose can be quite challenging for beginners. If you master the pose, by practicing it, you will get a lot of flexibility and added energy.  How To Do It? You can start doing the asana from Camel pose or Ushtrasana.  Inhale and lift the lower part of your belly upwards. Thereafter, you have to stabilize the lower back and then exhale.  Now, you have to inhale, while taking your hands upwards, towa...