Kapotasana. Pigeon Pose. Yogi. Greek athlete, sweaty muscle yoga on wet marble

From a kneeling position the hands walk back and the chest lifts into a profound arch, the head reaching toward the feet if the body allows. Keep the thighs parallel and the breath fluid. Practice only with thorough preparation.

Muscles: iliopsoas, rectus abdominis, pectoralis major, erector spinae.
This advanced heart-opener demands both strength and surrender, offering the chest fully to the sky.