{"id":169855,"date":"2023-01-30T14:12:34","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T14:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=169855"},"modified":"2026-03-02T07:02:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:02:30","slug":"health-fitness-benefits-of-kapotasana-and-how-to-do-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-kapotasana-and-how-to-do-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Kapotasana (Pigeon Pose) and How to Do it\u00a0By Dr. Himani Bisht"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><head><meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\">\n<\/head><body><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d719ede162c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d719ede162c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-kapotasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-kapotasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#What_is_Kapotasana\" >What is Kapotasana?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-kapotasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#How_to_Do_It\" >How to Do It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-kapotasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#Do_You_Know\" >Do You Know?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-kapotasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#Benefits_of_Kapotasana\" >Benefits of Kapotasana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-kapotasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#Risks_of_Kapotasana\" >Risks of Kapotasana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-kapotasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-kapotasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-kapotasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/channel-health-talk\"\n       class=\"pe-healthtalk-banner\"\n       style=\"position:relative; display:block; margin:10px; border-radius:10px; border-bottom:2px solid #117B77; overflow:hidden;\">\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:2px; height:50%; background:#10847e;\"><\/span>\n        <img alt=\"Join Health Talk by PharmEasy on WhatsApp\"\n             src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PEhealthtalk-1.png\"\n             style=\"width:100%; display:block; border-radius:10px;\">\n    <\/a>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 1800s yoga made its way from India to the Western part of the world. Charles Wilkins translated the Hindu text Bhagvat Geeta, which mentions yoga (asanas) in his book. Yoga gurus like Swami Satchidananda and the Maharishi influenced pop stars from Carol King to the Beatles. Yoga originated in the Indian subcontinent, consisting of various techniques to improve physical and mental clarity. Yoga consists of asanas (physical postures) pranayamas (breathing techniques) concentration techniques, chanting, ethical disciplines, and meditation. In the last 25 years, there has been numerous research to check the health benefits of yoga<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/ijyt.kglmeridian.com\/view\/journals\/ijyt\/17\/1\/article-p35.xml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup>. Let us glance through some of the health benefits of a posture kapotasana or pigeon pose benefits.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Kapotasana\"><\/span><strong>What is Kapotasana?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kapotasana is also known as the pigeon pose or pigeon pose yoga. In Sanskrit, kapota means pigeon or dove, and asana means posture. Kapotasana opens your hip joints and helps your body to meditate more easily. This asana is an intermediate to advanced form of yoga. Reclines cradle, seated cradle, seated forward bend, and butterfly pose are some preparatory poses for kapotasana. Pigeon pose or pigeon stretch can have four variations pigeon pose, resting pigeon pose, one-legged king pigeon pose, and king pigeon pose<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/yoga\/poses\/pigeon-pose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Do_It\"><\/span><strong>How to Do It?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do the kapotasana pose in the following way:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Before doing kapotasana, do some stretches and loosen up.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start with a tabletop position on your hands and knees. Keep your hands shoulder-width apart and your knees hip width apart.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The right shinbone and right buttock are placed on the mat by moving the right knee forward and positioning it behind the right hand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bent the right knee, the top of the left knee, thigh and ankle resting on the ground, and extend the left leg behind you. Your left foot should be pointed upward.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gently lower your pelvis till your right heel is close to your left hip bone.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As you take a breath in, place your palms on the ground, stretch your spine, widen your shoulders and chest, and elevate your sternum off the floor.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a deep breath in, and as you exhale, fold forward, crossing your right leg with your torso to enter a resting pigeon pose.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue taking 3-5 deep breaths while holding the pose.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As you straighten the left leg, inhale, let go of the left foot and exhale.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With the left leg in front, return to the tabletop position<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/yoga\/poses\/pigeon-pose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div id=\"sfa_container_169855\" class=\"sfa_container\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"sfa_overlay\"><\/div><button id=\"sfa_btn_169855\" class=\"sfa_btn\">Show Full Article<\/button><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Know\"><\/span><strong>Do You Know?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the interesting facts about kapotasana are:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Kapota was a great expert whose yogic accomplishments are documented in scriptures like the Mahabharata. The Kalika Purana is the actual name of kapotasana. However, most people think of it as merely a bird-shaped asana. He was referred to as the son of Garuda, the powerful bird Lord Vishnu used as a vehicle.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kapotasana is one of the 84 classic asanas.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Kapotasana\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of Kapotasana<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the potential benefits of kapotasana are as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Benefits of Kapotasana for Asthma<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Asthma-375x250.webp\" alt=\"asthma\" class=\"wp-image-258566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Asthma-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Asthma-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Asthma-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Asthma-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Asthma-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Asthma-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Asthma-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Asthma-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Asthma-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A study<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/ijpras.com\/storage\/models\/article\/2a979O4aEFMYUnvQqe1VIkq2gaTaT4jR9wACFoJ6Lpn17eEVaUXVmeyplzmo\/effect-of-yoga-on-pulmonary-function-tests-in-patients-of-bronchial-asthma.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup> by Pandit and Vaidya in 2013 showed that a yoga protocol consisting of kapotasana might be beneficial in the case of asthma. Kapotasana may improve oxygen delivery and cellular respiration and increase the strength of lung muscles. However further studies are required to check if kapotasana may be beneficial in the case of asthma. However you must consult your doctor if you suspect asthma.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Benefits of Kapotasana for Improving Mental Health<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/08095724\/mental-health-375x250.webp\" alt=\"improves mental health\" class=\"wp-image-247829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/08095724\/mental-health-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/08095724\/mental-health-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/08095724\/mental-health-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/08095724\/mental-health-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/08095724\/mental-health-2048x1366.webp 2048w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/08095724\/mental-health-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/08095724\/mental-health-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/08095724\/mental-health-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/08095724\/mental-health-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A study<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pm.sdcollegeambala.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Vol10-32.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><\/sup> by Mehar and Navdeep in 2019 showed that a yoga protocol consisting of kapotasana might help to improve mental health. Yoga often encourages people to have an open heart. Kapotasana may expand the chest. This leads to the lesser judgment of oneself and gives a relaxed approach to life and greater acceptance of oneself. However, more studies are required to check if kapotasana can help to improve mental health. You must consult your doctor if you feel your mental health is hampered.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Benefits of Kapotasana for Weight Management<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/weight-management-375x250.webp\" alt=\"weight management\" class=\"wp-image-262901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/weight-management-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/weight-management-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/weight-management-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/weight-management-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/weight-management-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/weight-management-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/weight-management-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/weight-management-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/weight-management.webp 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A study<sup><a href=\"http:\/\/www.luxtherapycenter.com\/yoga\/weight%20loss.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a><\/sup> by Braun et al. in 2016 showed that a yoga protocol consisting of kapotasana might help to manage weight. The result of the study suggested that performing different asanas along with kapotasana may reduce body weight and BMI (body mass index). However, more studies are required to check if kapotasana may help to reduce weight. Therefore, you must consult your dietician to get a proper workout routine.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Benefits of Kapotasana for Muscle Flexibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14110001\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-14-2025-04_26_12-PM-375x250.webp\" alt=\"streching hamstring muscle\" class=\"wp-image-235919\" style=\"width:396px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14110001\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-14-2025-04_26_12-PM-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14110001\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-14-2025-04_26_12-PM-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14110001\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-14-2025-04_26_12-PM-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14110001\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-14-2025-04_26_12-PM-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14110001\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-14-2025-04_26_12-PM-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14110001\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-14-2025-04_26_12-PM-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14110001\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-14-2025-04_26_12-PM-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14110001\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-14-2025-04_26_12-PM.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A study<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.journalofsports.com\/pdf\/2019\/vol4issue1\/PartY\/4-1-287-944.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a><\/sup> by Sathiyamoorthy and Karthikeyan in 2018 on college football players showed that a yoga protocol consisting of kapotasana might help to improve muscle flexibility. However, further studies are required to check if kapotasana can improve muscle flexibility.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>As Kapotanasna involves stretching and strengthening of muscles of the pelvic floor and improves blood circulation, practising Kapotanasana might help in reducing visceral fat<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/yoga\/poses\/pigeon-pose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<cite><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/legal\/editorial-policy\/dr-rajeev-singh-70\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Benefits of Kapotasana for Back Pain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/23080348\/close-up-man-rubbing-his-painful-back-isolated-white-background-375x250.webp\" alt=\"body pain and aches\" class=\"wp-image-212704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/23080348\/close-up-man-rubbing-his-painful-back-isolated-white-background-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/23080348\/close-up-man-rubbing-his-painful-back-isolated-white-background-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/23080348\/close-up-man-rubbing-his-painful-back-isolated-white-background-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/23080348\/close-up-man-rubbing-his-painful-back-isolated-white-background-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/23080348\/close-up-man-rubbing-his-painful-back-isolated-white-background-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/23080348\/close-up-man-rubbing-his-painful-back-isolated-white-background-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/23080348\/close-up-man-rubbing-his-painful-back-isolated-white-background-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/23080348\/close-up-man-rubbing-his-painful-back-isolated-white-background-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/23080348\/close-up-man-rubbing-his-painful-back-isolated-white-background-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A study by Iyer showed that a yoga protocol consisting of kapotasana might help reduce lower back pain. Kapotanasana may help to reduce sciatic discomfort<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ijres.org\/papers\/Volume-10\/Issue-5\/Ser-15\/1005337341.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7<\/a><\/sup>. However, further studies are required to check if kapotasana may help to relieve lower back aches. You must consult your doctor if you experience pain in your lower back for a prolonged period.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Benefits of Kapotasana for Reducing Stress<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/19083246\/Reducing-stress-375x250.webp\" alt=\"stress\" class=\"wp-image-212234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/19083246\/Reducing-stress-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/19083246\/Reducing-stress-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/19083246\/Reducing-stress-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/19083246\/Reducing-stress-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/19083246\/Reducing-stress-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/19083246\/Reducing-stress-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/19083246\/Reducing-stress-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/19083246\/Reducing-stress-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/19083246\/Reducing-stress-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A study<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/ijobsms.org\/index.php\/ijobsms\/article\/download\/354\/288\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8<\/a><\/sup> by Parmar et al. in 2017 on school students showed that a yoga protocol consisting of kapotasana might help to reduce stress levels. However, further studies are yet to be done to check if kapotasana may reduce stress levels. You must consult your doctor if your health is being hampered due to stress.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yoga practice may help develop the mind and body however, it is not an alternative to any other medicine. Therefore, you must not rely on or depend on yoga alone to treat any condition. Instead, please consult a qualified doctor who can assess your condition and advise accordingly. Furthermore, it is necessary to practice and learn yoga under the supervision of a trained yoga teacher to avoid any injuries.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I would highly recommend Kapotasana to those people whose daily life involves lots of sitting or athletes who regularly indulge in sports like cycling or running. These activities might lead to the shortening and tightening of pelvic muscles like the rectus femoris and lliopsoas. Kapotasana might work around these muscles and provide strength to them<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arhantayoga.org\/blog\/benefits-of-pigeon-pose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<cite><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/legal\/editorial-policy\/dr-siddharth-gupta-73\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-malasana-and-how-to-do-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Benefits of Malasana (Garland Pose) and How to Do it<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_of_Kapotasana\"><\/span><strong>Risks of Kapotasana<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following risks may be associated with kapotasana:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>People with knee injuries and recent surgeries shall hold back from doing this pose.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People with spinal, abdominal and hip injuries shall be cautious before doing this pose.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People with less flexible and delicate wrists shall be careful before doing kapotasana<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/yoga\/poses\/pigeon-pose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With the guidance of a qualified and experienced yoga teacher\/yoga expert, we can assess and analyze the risk factors and continue to practice kapotasana with precautions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-virasana-and-how-to-do-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Benefits of Virasana (Hero Pose Yoga) and How to Do it\u00a0By Dr. Ankit Sankhe<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kapotasana is also known as the pigeon pose. In Sanskrit, kapota means pigeon or dove, and asana means posture. This asana is an intermediate to advance form of yoga. Kapotasana may be beneficial in the case of asthma. It may help to improve muscle flexibility. Kapotasana may help to manage weight and stress. It may be good for mental well-being and back pain.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, this asana, along with other yoga postures, may reduce stress in children. People with knee injuries and recent knee surgeries shall be cautious before doing this pose. People with spinal, abdominal, and hip injuries shall be cautious before doing this pose. People with less flexible and delicate wrists shall be careful before doing kapotasana. You must perform kapotasana under the guidance of a trained yoga professional.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-vakrasana-and-how-to-do-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Benefits of Vakrasana (Spinal Twist Pose) and How to Do it By Dr. Himani Bisht<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1675084864686\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are Kapotasana benefits?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are several benefits to performing pigeon pose yoga regularly. Kapotasana may be beneficial in the case of asthma. It may help to improve muscle flexibility. Kapotasana may help to manage weight and stress. It may be good for mental well-being and back pain. However, you must consult your doctor if you have any of the mentioned conditions instead of self-medicating<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/ijpras.com\/storage\/models\/article\/2a979O4aEFMYUnvQqe1VIkq2gaTaT4jR9wACFoJ6Lpn17eEVaUXVmeyplzmo\/effect-of-yoga-on-pulmonary-function-tests-in-patients-of-bronchial-asthma.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/ijobsms.org\/index.php\/ijobsms\/article\/download\/354\/288\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1675084918643\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the variations of Kapotasana yoga?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Pigeon pose can have four variations pigeon pose, resting pigeon pose, one-legged king pigeon pose, and king pigeon pose<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/yoga\/poses\/pigeon-pose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1675084934085\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are Kapotasana preparatory poses?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Reclines cradle, seated cradle, seated forward bend, Cat and Cow pose, and butterfly pose are the preparatory poses for kapotasana<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/yoga\/poses\/pigeon-pose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1675084953347\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the risks associated with Kapotasana?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">People with knee injuries and recent knee surgeries shall be cautious before doing this pose. People with spinal, abdominal, and hip injuries shall be cautious before doing this pose. People with less flexible and delicate wrists shall be careful before doing kapotasana<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/yoga\/poses\/pigeon-pose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>. You must perform kapotasana under the guidance of a trained yoga professional.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1675084967024\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the benefits of Kapotasana on mental well-being?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yoga often encourages people to have an open heart. Kapotasana may expand the chest. This leads to lesser judgment of oneself, a relaxed approach to life, and greater acceptance of oneself<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pm.sdcollegeambala.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Vol10-32.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><\/sup>. However, you must consult your doctor if your mental health is hampered.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><strong>References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Douglass L. How did we get here?\u00a0History\u00a0of yoga in America, 1800-1970. International Journal of Yoga Therapy. 2007 Jan 1;17(1):35-42. Available from:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ijyt.kglmeridian.com\/view\/journals\/ijyt\/17\/1\/article-p35.xml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/ijyt.kglmeridian.com\/view\/journals\/ijyt\/17\/1\/article-p35.xml<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pigeon Pose (kapotasana) [Internet]. Art Of Living (United States). The Art of Living; 2022 [cited 2022Dec26]. Available from:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/yoga\/poses\/pigeon-pose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/yoga\/poses\/pigeon-pose<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pandit DP, Vaidya SM. Effect of yoga on pulmonary function tests in patients of bronchial asthma. International Journal. 2013 Jan 1;2(3):58-63. Available from:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ijpras.com\/storage\/models\/article\/2a979O4aEFMYUnvQqe1VIkq2gaTaT4jR9wACFoJ6Lpn17eEVaUXVmeyplzmo\/effect-of-yoga-on-pulmonary-function-tests-in-patients-of-bronchial-asthma.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/ijpras.com\/storage\/models\/article\/2a979O4aEFMYUnvQqe1VIkq2gaTaT4jR9wACFoJ6Lpn17eEVaUXVmeyplzmo\/effect-of-yoga-on-pulmonary-function-tests-in-patients-of-bronchial-asthma.pdf<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mehar R,\u00a0Sanwal\u00a0N. Effect of Yoga Practice on Mental Health of Elementary Teacher Training Students. 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Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/yoga\/poses\/pigeon-pose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/yoga\/poses\/pigeon-pose<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Disclaimer<\/em><\/strong><em>: The information provided here is for educational\/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. 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