December 7, 2025 • 2 min read

Flying Pigeon Pose

Take flight with Flying Pigeon Pose, an empowering advanced arm balance that blends hip flexibility, core strength, and steady breath helping you build focus and control as you lift gracefully into the pose.

Pose Type

Arm Balance, Strength, Hip Opener, Core

Sanskrit Meaning

Eka Pada Galavasana

Benefits

Offers strengthening benefits to arms, shoulders, core, and glutes.
Gives the hips and glutes a good stretch
Offers the chest opening to the practitioner
Works to boost focus
Helps with the balance
Promotes spinal flexibility

Targets

Wrists
Arms
Shoulders
Core
Lower back
Hips
Glutes
Thighs

Table of Contents

Step-by-Step Guide:

Stand tall, bend your knees, and place your right ankle on top of your left thigh. Your legs should form a figure-four shape. Bring your hands to your heart center.

Lean your torso forward and rest your upper arms against your right shin. Keep your back straight and your gaze focused forward.

Place your palms flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart. Spread your fingers wide and grip the mat for stability.

Lean your body forward, shifting weight onto your hands. Raise your left foot while balancing the right shin on your arms.
Engage your core and lift your left leg straight back behind you. Your right leg should stay bent and resting across your arms like a shelf.

Keep your body tight and balanced. Breathe slowly and stay focused. Hold for a few breaths.

Gently lower your back foot to the ground, return to standing, and repeat on the other side.

Beginner Tips:

Dos

You can use yoga blocks beneath your hands to get extra fit.
Look slightly forward, not down, to keep balance.
Practice on a non-slip surface with props nearby.
It’s better to first master other beginning postures like the pigeon pose and the crow pose.