[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Eka Pada Galavasana- Flying Pigeon Pose

This asymmetrical arm balance is fun, challenging and accessible! Let’s break it down:

• Torso is rounded, like Cat Pose or Bakasana
• Arms are in Chatturanga
• Back leg is extended
• Front leg is externally rotated and flexed- think Pigeon Pose!
• Gaze is forward of the hands

The sequence below is my Essential 10 Pose Prep for EPG. You can easily add to this with additional #4 Hip Openers and Sun Salutations. Have fun with it! It takes time to open and build strength in the hips- these are all excellent poses to practice even if you are not practicing the arm balance.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][espro-slider id=4953][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]And check out my video for some How-To Tips to work into the pose!

(And I’m working on talking less with my hands!)  🙂

• Hands forward of the shoulders- so you can move forward and down onto the backs of the arms
• Hug elbows in
• Press “Pigeon” leg into the arms to rebound up
• Reach with the back leg and balance by leaning and gazing forward
• Don’t forget to try the other side! 🙂 🙂 🙂

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