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Pigeon Pose: Stretch your hips and back (NEW YouTube video)
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Hi, today is the fourth and final part of my four-part series of tips for specific yoga poses. You requested today's pose tutorial: Pigeon Pose. Are your hips and lower back tight from sitting too much? You might want to try Pigeon Pose, a deep hip-opening yoga stretch. Pigeon Pose is one of those love-it-or-hate-it yoga poses because of the intensity of sensations that it can evoke. Be sure to do some warmups before you move into this pose, and don't go beyond your body's ability. You want to feel sensations, even strong ones, but not pain. To help you with this pose, I recorded a 4-minute YouTube video sharing my 3 tips to stretch your hips and lower back in Pigeon Pose. Be sure to check it out. If you like the video, I would be honored if you gave it a thumbs up so YouTube will show it to more people. YouTube Video: Pigeon Pose Tutorial
This video will help you explore Pigeon Pose safely and correctly. I will be back in your inbox next Saturday ... Best, Christine |
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