Why Can’t I Do Pigeon Pose?! How To Make It Easier!
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- Welcome to Why Can’t I Do Pigeon Pose?! How To Make It Easier! Find me on TikTok: / lizzie.brooks So many of us struggle to make pigeon pose safe and effective--to open the hips but not harm the knees. This video will help--especially my secret tip! And here's another helpful video for hips! • Fun Hip Yoga Practice!
Oh my God. My pidgeon finally feels right. Safe, and stretchy in the right places. I've been doing yoga for 10 years and never felt the stretch where you're supposed to feel it in pidgeon, and I always felt really anxious about possible knee injury in this pose. This was incredibly helpful. Thank you so much, Lizzie!
This made my day! I am super excited for you! 💕
SAME!! I am stunned. Pigeon was always wonky and uncomfortable on my right side, leg was never 90°...This actually worked! 😮
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In all my years of doing yoga I have never seen this way of getting into that pose! Just so amazingly done!
Oh gosh! I'm so glad this helped!
I am in shock. 10 years of pigeon and I have never felt the true alignment until today. This is genius. Every practitioner should be taught this! Thank you!!!
This makes me soooo happy to hear! I feel like I made this up but I never like to claim that since most things have already been done before--I've just never seen this taught. I found myself with knee issues in this pose and wondered how I could leverage the joints in a safe manner to get a good stretch. This is what helped me.
I'm a man in my sixties, doing yoga for 4 years now and in yoga teacher-training. Always struggled with pigeon and its effects on the knee, so I do different figure-4 variations. But I love your tip/trick. It makes so much sense and feels right. I also love your emphasis on trusting your intuition and sensory feedback before the "orders" of the teacher. Thank you.
That's so cool that you are in teacher training! It means the world to me that this information was helpful and that you took to heart what I was saying about listening to your body over what ANY teacher tells you! :)
I am 62 and I was gobsmacked when I nailed it the very first time. I started yoga 5 months back. I even asked my instructor to double check to see if I was doing it right. I owe it to my switching to a vegetarian diet.
I LOVE how you give us permission and understanding of what to do with so many options. You're right, we do look to the instructors to see how they're doing it and try to mimic it without the benefit of knowing what are options are for each pose. Seriously, you are really great at explaining this!!
This means so much to me. I'm glad this resonated! ❤️
So many people still watching your video Lizzie, helpful advice too!
Awe, I know! It took off this week for some reason. I'm thrilled it's helping folks! 💗
Thank you for sharing this trick. I had left hip surgery and could not do the pigeon pose on my left side. After watching your video,for the first time in 5 years I am able to do the pigeon pose from my left side. Thank you,thank you so much.
Oh my goodness, this warms my heart! I'm so happy it worked for you. Please continue to be gentle as you explore that range of movement. :)
That is amazing! I've been doing this pose for years, this is the best it's ever felt. So natural, no stress and deep into the ball of the hip. Thank you so much!!!
Yay! It's times like these that I want to celebrate! I'm so glad this made a difference for you!
Thank you so much for this. I've been struggling to do this pose. Every illustration shows everyone so low to the ground.
I'm so happy this was helpful. Yes, there needs to be A LOT more information out there about this pose as so many people hurt themselves trying to recreate what they've been taught/shown. This is an ADVANCED pose even though people often treat it as basic. The health of our bodies/joints is much more important than any pose will ever be.
That was the a great instruction to improve the pigeon Pose...clear, concise and helpful!!! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! This warms my heart!
tried this trick today while in pigeon pose and it worked. I have been working on my pigeon for a long time and I couldn't seem to make my sheen be paralel to the mat. Whith this tip I did and I also felt a deeper strech in my hip. Thank you so much Lizzie!
Elena! I am SO excited that this tip was helpful for your pigeon pose! I am no longer putting classes on RUclips so if you want to find me, I have my own site www.LizzieBrooksFit.com. Thanks so much for the kind comment! :)
Thank you for the great tips! I’ve been on and off with Yoga classes for several years. All the instructors say is sit down while doing the pigeon pose rather than up. But honestly I was doing the best I can with a tight lower body. And bam! Your tip is life changing. I’ve just managed to sit further downwards without struggling to balance or killing my knee just to do the pose.
I'm over the moon to hear that this approach helped you so much! I appreciate that you took the time to let me know! I wish you all the best!
Omg, thank you!!!! Yes, that "parallel w/the mat" effs me every time!! So, THANK YOU so much, for this!!!!
Yes! I've always hated that cue! Many folks have been injured trying to create it. There are better ways to make these poses safe and effective. :)
Mind. Blown! I have been pulling on my calf to get the shin parallel and definitely felt it in my knee. Never saw your trick and it makes all the difference.
Anna Maria--thank you for this kind comment. I'm SO thrilled this has been helpful for you!
Wow! This has made all the difference! I used to dread pigeon pose because it hurt. I thought that the pain was the stretch and I could not understand why others said the pose felt so good. I thought I was just not as flexible in my hips. However, once I tried this slight shift, my hip opened up and I was able to experience what the pose is supposed to feel like. I am so thankful!!!
Yesssss!!! ✨🩷🩵✨ Thrilling to hear this! Really. I'm so glad it changed the pose for you for the better! Thanks for your kind words.
When I was a Yoga Student I remember encoutering difficulty with Pigeon pose and experiencing the same 'dangerous' instruction from some Teachers.
I ended up with a medial collateral issue with one of my knees, attempting an advanced Yoga pose too hastily, to my detriment.
I lived & learned.
Now a Yoga teacher myself, this was a great video to recommend to my Students and I thank you for it. x
I'm so sorry about your knee issue! As you know, you're not alone in that and often we aren't given good alternatives. I'm thrilled you're teaching and can properly inform your students on how to navigate these tricky poses. And THANK YOU for suggesting this video to them. I appreciate you!
I'm doing yoga for quite a long time and was really skeptical what tip this could be I don't know. But my mind is kinda blown! I always struggle with this pose even with my shin close. It seems obvious now you said it, but I never thought about it that way. Thank you so much!
I'm so happy to have kinda blown your mind! ;) I've not seen this technique taught anywhere else. I came up with it many years ago in my own practice because I have knee issues and knew that some of my students did as well. I appreciate that you took the time to leave this kind comment! :)
I had a hard time with pigeon for the past three years, as my flexibility and mobility got better I just wasn’t feeling it in my hip enough recently.but when I would try to correct it, I would tweak my knee. This is perfect.
Oh, wonderful! I'm so glad when we find something that addresses a particular issue in a pose! Thanks for your kind words!
Great tip! I had knee surgery about a decade ago and my pigeon has never been the same. This is all wonderful guidance. Thank you, Lizzie! 🙌🏼🙏🏼
Hello, my love! So happy to see you here! Xo
Thank you so much for this valuable alignment cues for pigeon pose! Finally a fellow yoga teacher who looks at the different anatomical and physical conditions of the students. We should always listen to our inner teacher and respect our boundaries. Greetings from Switzerland
Kati
Love that you, too don't teach a "one-side-fits-all" approach! :)
OH MY GOODNESS!!! Where have you been???!!! It all makes sense now!!!! Thank you! 🙏🏾
I'm SO happy to hear it makes sense now! For so long, I didn't feel like pigeon pose made sense to most people--myself included. I wanted to find a way to work with our joint anatomy, make it safe, and access more benefit all at once. Thanks for your kind words!
Dang! So good! Been teaching yoga for over 15 years….trust intuitions! Love! 🙏
This means a lot coming from a yoga teacher of 15 years. I've taught since 2000 and I always questioned many things that were even taught in my teacher training program. Listening to your body and intuition above EVERYTHING is a great way to go. Thanks for your support!
This is so helpful. No one has talked about this. My pigeon pose has always been a little to bound up. I am going to try this tomorrow morning and let you know.
Yes--I wish more people would talk about this! That's why I have this as my top video on my page. Please let me know how it goes! :)
omg. I wish I saw this earlier. I did the version which hurts the knees, thanks so much for pointing it out and let us know how to find the correct position
I'm so sorry you hurt your knees--it's so easy to do that in this pose, which is why this information is so important. Are you knees ok, now?
So so so specific u r! Wow amazing! Superb! I am doing yoga since 3.5 years but always get knee pain in an attempt to make that calf parallel to chest ..
So happy to help and glad to dispel the myth that the calf has to be parallel with the front of the mat! Not so! We want you PAIN FREE! :)
Thank you for this. The information and illustration about hip opening is invaluable for pigeon pose, and all poses that encourage or require opening the hip joint. You explained it so well, and now I am able to ease into poses without my knees hurting. I am looking forward to learning more, and enjoying my practice more. Happily subscribing, and letting friends know about your channel.
My heart is full reading your comment! I am thrilled this was helpful and thank you for sharing!
This was so well explained and using the rotating technique to open the hip really works well! I struggle with one really tight hip and this helped open it! Thank you thank you thank you!
Glad it was helpful! I love when this happens! 🦋
I am a yoga teacher myself and the way to prevent knee damage and deepen the stretch that the teacher shows in the video is lovely. And despite the damage to my knee, I manage to avoid the pain and enjoy the pose. Thank you very much. I really appreciate you sharing this technique. ❤
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so glad this technique was helpful to you!
You deserve a badge of honor in the yoga community for this video alone😂
OH MY GOSH!!! THANK YOU!!! :)
Great alternatives! Loved the swivel around and reset. FABULOUS 👏
Thanks so much! 😊 I'm so glad you like the swivel!
OMG...love...love...i am not flexible, have SI joint issues and have hated this pose BUT I managed to do it with this completely different approach. So true we are our own advocate and need to listen to our bodies, so happy I managed to do it, not very graceful but I did my version 😊
Yes! Yes! Yes! Cheers to doing a version that cares for your body! I'm so happy this worked!
Omg, can’t wait to try this pose again. I have always lifted up my leg and moved it. Thanks so much for the instruction to do it correctly!
Yay! Please let me know how it goes--it's a weird move, so you might want to watch as you do it for the first few times. Thanks for your kind comment!
I love it! That move looks like it will help to get students to move the knee lateral to the hip socket instead of straight forward. And you are also getting some good inner spiral to the back leg!
Yes! Exactly! You totally get it. 🎯
Hum. I have very, very tight hips - even when I was young and now after lots of sitting in an office job. This looks inspiring. After watching this, I am ready to try again.
I am so happy this might be helpful as you move forward! :) Let me know how it goes or if you have any questions!
Great tutorial. Nothing like explaining, understanding & doing the pose right. Intuition, you do you. Never do something that do not feel right. Doing more harm than good. 👍❤️🙏
Well said! I agree--no one can feel what you feel and we must choose the best things for ourselves!
Very helpful, thank you for posting this! Keep making content like this and you'll give livinleggings some competition!
It means a lot to me that you found this helpful! Thank you for your kind comment!
This is exactly my case with the knee pain felt towards a pigeon. Thanks you so much for such a practical and effective tips for me to head for this pose. It helps me a lot🙏🙏
I'm sorry you knee has been in pain in this pose--sadly, that happens a lot due to the angle and pressure put on that hinge joint. That's precisely why I made this tutorial and I'm SO glad it helped! Thanks for your kind words!
Nice one!
I knew forcing of my foot to where I want it is not right, but had no other plan except continue the mild stretch.
I had a friend who would do a pigeon-like pose standing at a table, with the leg on the table.
Glad you liked this one! I love to do pigeon with a table but it's often not accessible for people. Thanks for the kind comment!
VERY nice explanation of the adjustment. Thanks!
Im so glad this resonated with you! Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you so much for this video... This is the first complete video on the pigeon pose that allows me to do correctly this posture easily
Glad it was helpful! It makes me so happy to hear this!
I finally understood how to get into pigeon pose! Thank you so much!
I'm so glad this helped! ☀️☀️☀️
Thanks for the tip! I struggle to feel much because I have flexible hips but this helped me feel it more. I love pigeon when I feel it working.
Hi Alyssa! Thanks for your comment! I’m so glad this helped! 🥰
WoW ! what a great tip !
That’s exactly my problem.
I’m going to try and see if this at last helps me ❤
Thank you 🙏🏻
You are so very welcome! You might want to try it at the same time as you watch that portion of the video, since the move is so weird! Please report back on your findings!!! :)
Thank you, I knew I didn't have it right, but now I know how to correct it!!!❤
I'm so glad! Please let me know how it goes!
I audibly gasped when you demonstrated the turn!!!! Amazing thank you 😊
An audible gasp--yessss!!! Love that! When I came up with this in my own practice, I think I gasped as well! :)
As I have lost flexibility from age and a few major accidents, the tips on getting things moving again are awesome..great video
A physical therapist is a smart move. Hydration, joint mobility exercises that explore end-range movement. Even gentle jumping on a rebounder is great for all over health, stiffness reduction, lymphatic drainage, mood, etc. I do a lot of that on my TikTok channel.
15 years of yoga....and I finally can do an effective pigeon now. This is genius - thank you!!! Why don't more instructors know this trick?!
I'm super excited to hear it worked for you! I think others don't teach it because I came to it myself through my own practice as well as trying to find a way to teach this in a way that would be kinder to the knees. I could tell pigeon was hard on the knees & it's taught so often that I thought it unsafe. Knowing the hip socket anatomy made me look for ways to utilize that while decreasing torque on the knee. Best of luck! ⭐️
@@Lizzie.Brooks Thank you!! This was so important for me - most of my injuries are glute/hip, and I can never properly stretch out that area. Now I can :)
@@topicdel My day is MADE! I am so happy about this! :) Thank you for letting me know--it means a lot.
I just discovered you Liz! Wowww your detailed instruction is SO redeeming. It's so so so gooood to have someone like you while resuming practise after a series of failures.
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Wow, HOW KIND! I am so glad this is helpful and so sorry you have had a series of set-backs. I wouldn't call them failures--just steps to learning and growing and finding the right path forward! :)
Thank you so very much for those tips! ❤ I don't feel so intimidated by pigeons anymore 😊
I'm so glad! That's what it's all about! :)
I always find pigeon tricky and uncomfortable because of old knee injuries. My knees are what I'm most conscious of when in that pose, and why I don't like pigeon.
I get that. This pose can be troublesome for so many--which is why I felt compelled to make this video. Some folks just should not do certain poses or choose other variations. Your body and your health are WAY more important than any pose! :)
Thank you! I’ll be sure to demonstrate this in my class. Great help!
Yay! Love that this resonated!
Wow. Super helpful. Thank you so much!
Absolutely! I'm so glad this made sense for you!
You are a genius!
A nice genius!
What a pity I have found your channel only now.
Grazie, thank you for this video! 💐
Wow, thank you! You brought such a big smile to my face!
This is amazing. I couldn’t even get in the pose before this. I’m so thankful.
I'm over the moon to hear this!!!
Thank you so much. That helped me find a much better stretch in my hip without hoiking my knee joint ❤
Wonderful! This is what I was hoping for! Thx for commenting!
well thats the first time i feel my pigeon pose is quite right! it does feel different in the hip. thanks for the tip!
Glad it helped! That's why I made this video--this is such an elusive pose!
Miss ya . Wanted to thank you for all you do . My personal practice through your influence has help me incredibly well.
You are so welcome. I'm glad your practice has grown. All my
best to you and your family!
This is amazing!! I had a yoga instructor grab my foot and try and make it parallel!!! 🤦🏼♀️
THAT MAKES ME SOOO ANGRY! Is your poor knee ok?
It is, my body doesn’t bend that way so she wasn’t able to move it far. I can’t wait to try all your tips!!
@@jodie8763 Well, I'm still not happy that happened but I am so glad you're ok!
Oh Thank you so much.. The trick really helped !!
Excellent! Yay!
I had pain above the hip and did this modified version and it worked first time!! Thank you.
I'm SO thrilled to hear this! Excellent! I appreciate your kind comment! 🥰
Mine is very stiff and even the back lying version is stiff for me - but i did the sliding version and better need a prop though and my leg not so straight as yours - much better information than all others.
Excellent, your explanation was easy to follow. Trying this today. I have been doing Yoga for several years and still struggle with Pigeon - struggle a lot.
Please let me know how it goes and make sure not to force anything! :)
This is remarkable! Thank you so much for this great tip!
I'm so glad you think it's remarkable! Yay!
Hi Lizzie. Great tips. I just found your channel and I'm a new subscriber. Thank you!
Happy you're here--thank you!
Oh my God I just found you and feeling blessed!! thank you and I love you 😂❤
That's so very kind of you! I appreciate you.
My jaw is on the floor. Suddenly it finally feels like how I always imagined it’s supposed to ❤be
I'm so happy this worked for you! Thanks for the kind comment!
Simple and clear demonstration,🙂 Wise advice about listening to one's body. Thank you🙂
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you!! I have never been able to do this pose without pain!
You're so welcome! I never want people to do poses that cause pain--that defeats the purpose of the pose. I'm thrilled this made sense to your body! 🤩🤩🤩
This is a really good tip! I’ll try this out. Thank you!! Well-spoken.
Oh, thanks so much, Vivian! I appreciate you! Let me know how it goes! 💕
Hi Vivian, I’m contacting some folks to update them on my work. I’m no longer able to sustain making all my videos here on RUclips as I make zero money. I’ve been doing this for free for 18 months and I’m in need of an income. My heart is full, but my pockets are empty. If you are interested, I’m planning on moving to a super easy, beautiful, and affordable site to host my video content. I’m thinking $9.99 per month. Please email me your address if you have interest. Thank you for understanding. 🥰 LizzieBrooksYoga@gmail.com
Your tip work like magic. 😘
Pigeon pose is AGONY for me.
Thank you.
I really hope this helps! We don't want you in agony! 😭
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I just tried your methods and THANK YOU!!!! I FINALLY feel like the sides of my glutes were ACTUALLY stretched, not just strained like usual!!!! I was able to sink deeper for the first time!
@@stuff1784 I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!! Thanks for trying this!
Excellent tuition. Dying to check out more of your videos
Thank you! I'm so happy to hear this!
So helpful! That was just what my pigeon pose needed. Thanks, Lizzie!
Fabulous! :)
I have tried the rotation version. It felt so much better but I also need to work on ankle flexibility too. Thanks for the tips 😊
Great to hear! And yes, ankle mobility is often neglected but super important! 💟
Thank you it helps my pigeon pose.
You're welcome 😊 I'm really happy it helped your pose!
I’ve been needing this info to get this range of motion for years. This may seem common knowledge to many, but these nuances techniques get lost.
To be honest, I have never seen this taught--so I don't think it's common knowledge to many. I feel like I came up with it myself but I never like to claim I've ever created something because I know "it's all been done before" in one way or another. This is just something I did for myself in my own practice and I wanted to share it. :)
Thanks!! Great idea. My glutes and hips have been crying for relief as I train for an upcoming hiking trek--but my knees have been telling me "uh-uh...". Hopefully, this will do the trick
Please be extra careful with your knees. I recommend using a bolster or blanket under the hips to give you more clearance and prevent torque. Good luck with the hiking trek!
Choices....I love choices 💕
Me too! Since no two bodies are exactly the same, it makes sense to have options to choose what works best! Thanks for tuning in, Bonnie! :)
Hi Bonnie! I've missed you! I’m contacting some folks to update them on my work. I’m no longer able to sustain making all my videos here on RUclips as I make zero money. I’ve been doing this for free for 18 months and I’m in need of an income. My heart is full, but my pockets are empty. If you are interested, I’m planning on moving to a super easy, beautiful, and affordable site to host my video content. I’m thinking $9.99 per month. Please email me your address if you have interest. Thank you for understanding. 🥰 LizzieBrooksYoga@gmail.com
What does it imply if a person has a better stretch if the knee/leg position comes from the external rotation from the ball/joint socket? Does the person lack mobility in the knee? Does the shape of their pelvis/hips inhibit the leg from being more quad up, hamstring down with the shin paralell in front?
I'm trying to increase over all mobility/stretch. I feel improvements in hip flexors and was told my psoas were tight, but I've struggled a lot with hamstring lengthening (have never been able to touch toes, not even as a child). Pigeon pose feels good some days but not others- I wonder if I'm externally rotated without realizing.
A great point of instruction that I've not seen or read anywhere else regarding a modified pigeon pose with external rotation :)
Hi! I'm not sure I fully understand your question but I will do my best and feel free to respond so I can clarify. Having good external rotation in the front hip is what allows the knee to be less compromised since the knee is a hinge joint and we don't want a lot of play back-and-forth of the knee joint. So working on mobility in both hips is helpful to prevent knee injuries and pressure that is put on especially the front knee but also the back. Working on hip flexor flexibility will definitely help, especially for the back leg. The shape of the pelvis definitely has an effect on this pose and so many others. Even how deeply the hip socket is plays a huge part. So yes, bones and soft tissue will dictate the shape of this pose. So you should be externally rotated in the front leg and more internally rotated in the back leg if you're doing the traditional pose. But using some height from a bolster or blanket underneath, the hips can be helpful if there's too much pressure on that front knee.
As far as the hamstrings, don't worry too much about trying to overdue flexibility there. Lots of injuries stem from that. I'd also make sure to strengthen them. In yoga, we tend to over-stretch hamstrings while strengthening the quads. We can become unbalanced. So--while I hate hamstring strengthening, I do it now! 😂 just do gentle stretches there as well as the back--since it's all connected. Don't push any pose that doesn't feel like it's benefitting you. ☺️
Thank you so much! Your way instantly improved my pigeon. So helpful!
Fantastic! Really--that's thrilling for me to hear!
Oh my that is an amazing way, i'm gonna try this out
Let me know your thoughts!
I tried it and it's just a superb trick..pl teach us more such tricks ❤
Thank you, I will
Great trick /instructions!
Glad you enjoyed it!🐝
Thank you! This tip is amazing, worked for me in one shot! I am so happy 😀
I’m so excited to hear this! Really. It makes me so happy!
Thank you. This information is very helpful!
I’m so glad you found it helpful!
This is really great, thank you!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Thank YOU! Now it makes sense. Thus truly helped.
You're welcome! I want everyone to feel better in this pose and I'm so glad this helped! 💙
Thank you! Excited to try this in my practice!
Wonderful! Let me know how it goes!
Thank you. 😊. Definitely a game changer for me
Glad it was helpful!
Amazing tip!! It really opened up my hips. I can't wait to try it with my clients! Thank you!
You're so welcome! Pls let me know what your clients think! 🦋
Thanks Lizzie, that’s amazing! What a difference 😊
Oh, YAY!!! I'm so glad this made a difference for you!
Thank you so much, I couldn't understand why I couldn't stay upright without hands
No problem! And it's quite normal to not be able to stay upright without the hands. After all, it's not symmetrical from left to right--especially if the hips aren't super-open. It's a crazy pose and it's only worth doing if it benefits us! That's why we have to find safe and effective ways to adapt it to our bodies. :)
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Just found this - interesting thanks. I had both hips replaced over 15 years ago. I was told to avoid this pose due to the risk of dislocation when I started yoga a couple of years ago. I am trying to get some mobility back in my knee and hips. Figure of 4 on my back or the wall never seems to do much and I sit cross legged with my knees near my ears 😂 so I may tentatively look to try this.
Gotcha. Have you tried to sit in a chair and do the figure 4--just on one side? You'd control the stretch by if--or how far you leaned forward. You'd want to be very careful as it sounds like your external rotation is limited. Also--look into "active stretching" which has been proven to be helpful for longterm strength and mobility.
Thank you 😀@@Lizzie.Brooks
Look who I found on RUclips!! So cool!
Hiiiii!!! How are you, my friend?! 💟
Excellent ... Thanks so much Lizzie!
You're so welcome--thanks for the kind comment! :)
Here's a full hip-focused practice that I think you'll LOVE! ruclips.net/video/TZGX320IdN4/видео.html
Wow thank you! What a game changer🥰
It makes me happy that this worked so well for you! YAY! :)
Thank you so much. This is very helpful and you explain it so well.
I'm so happy this helped!
Finally got it right and felt so good!! Thank you for sharing the tips..
Great to hear! I know this move is a bit weird but when you find just the right place, I find it very helpful as well! Thx for your comment!💖
Million Thanks.
You are very Sincere
God Bless.... ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
So nice of you! You are most welcome!