Seated bird of paradise

Seated bird of paradise

Video, Yoga sequence
If you ask me which version of bird of paradise is harder (standing or sitting), I would say the standing one. When hips and hamstring aren't flexible or didn't get warm up enough it will make your balance in standing become more challenging. Anyhow, give yourself a try with seated version. Some of the prep poses are:  Extended side angle pose with binding arms (Utthita Parsvakonasana) Lizard pose (Utthan Pristhasana) Goddess pose (Utkata Konasana) Revolved head to knee pose (Parivrtta Janu Sirsanasa) Shooting bow (Akarna Dhanurasana) Sundial pose (Surya Yantrasana)  And any position to help you stretch hamstrings.  Enjoy your practice! https://youtu.be/XRzD5yVnEbg
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Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

Video, Yoga How To
Eka Pada Rajakapotasa - One Legged King Pigeon pose How to: start from downward facing dog. 1. Bring right knee to right wrist and try to bring right ankle close to left wrist as much as you can. 2. Bring left leg down and walk left leg back. Keep it straight behind you. 3. Pay attention to your hips. Keep them on the same level. 4. On inhale: Get on your fingertips, pressing them down firmly to lengthening the spine. Chest lift up draw shoulders down. You should feel as if chest is curling up towards the sky. Stay here for 5 deep belly breath. 5. On exhale: Fold forward on your forearm or can totally reaching arms forward if you can. Relax, surrender your body to the gravity. Stay…
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