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Ekapada RajaKapotasana I

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Eka Pada RajaKapotasana I is an Asana. It is translated as One Legged King Pigeon Pose I from Sanskrit.

The name of this pose comes from "eka" meaning "one", "pada" meaning "leg" or "foot", "raja" meaning "king" or "royal", "kapota" meaning "pigeon", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".

== Benefits and Cautions ==

There are numerous benefits this pose offers: opening of the front and back of the thighs, glutes and psoas, abdominal muscles, chest and shoulders, and neck.

Practice this pose with caution if you have any of the following conditions: injuries to the knees, ankles, hips, lower back, neck or spine.

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