This yoga pose stretches many areas of the body at once, which makes it effective, but challenging. Learn variations for beginners to help you master the move.

This article was written by Dean Stattmann and provided by our partners at Men's Health. If you’re like most people, you despise stretching. But walking around with tight hips from sitting down ...

And tight muscles can feel pretty damn achy! There’s a big group of people who could benefit from this one: “Pigeon pose is a great stretch for those wanting to improve hip flexibility and ...

For many of us, taking time to stretch just feels like another thing on our to-do lists. But walking around with tight hips from sitting down all day can reduce your mobility over time ...

The pigeon yoga pose (aka Rajakapotasana) is suitable for beginners since it helps to open up the hips and stretch the legs. Plus, it doesn't require any complex maneuvering. There are different ...

There are also numerous pigeon pose variations that extend the stretch even further, such as one-legged king pigeon pose. You already know how yoga changes your body for the better, making you ...

If you have tight hips and gluteal muscles, try this alternative take on the popular pigeon stretch to build lower body flexibility. Whether you sit for prolonged periods at a desk or are just not ...

I’m a big fan of pigeon pose; the yoga posture helps stretch your glutes, hips, lower back and groin and offers a deep lower body release — when performed correctly. The problem is ...

The yoga teacher suggested I work on the half pigeon stretch to help unlock my hips. Since that time, it’s been one of my go-to stretches. To do the stretch, get onto your hands and knees ...

Find out why, plus my best tips for doing the pigeon pose correctly and other hip-opening stretches you can practice after a long day at your desk. For more stretch routines — plus meal plans ...

The pigeon pose stretches many different areas of the body at once, making it more challenging than the average stretch. If your body feels too tight to perform this move correctly, these other ...