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Pigeon Pose: Friend or Foe?

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Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the ins and outs of pigeon pose.

Points of discussion include:

  • A description of the anatomy and biomechanics of pigeon
  • The different variations of pigeon pose and their unique effects on the body
  • Is pigeon pose risky for the front knee?
  • The relationship between pigeon pose and the piriformis muscle of the hip
  • Do we ever realistically stretch one muscle in isolation?
  • Is pigeon pose a good treatment for sciatica?
  • Should the front shin be parallel to the front edge of the mat in pigeon?
  • Should we flex the foot to protect the knee in pigeon?
  • Are active variations of pigeon superior to traditional passive pigeon?
  • Is pigeon pose the main form of “hip opener” that we practice in yoga?
  • …And much more!

Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks!


Resources mentioned in this episode:

Free yoga class from Jenni: “Pigeon is Our Friend”! (Through 6/30/22)

Jenni’s email newsletter

Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis

Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni

Strength for Yoga email newsletter

YouTube video: Does Flexing the Foot Protect the Knee in Pigeon Pose?

Research article: Is it painful to be different? Sciatic nerve anatomical variants on MRI and their relationship to piriformis syndrome

Podcast episode: Do We Store Emotions in Our Hips?

Podcast episode: Stretching Myths & Stretching Facts w/ Greg Lehman

Blog Post: Physical Touch in Yoga: Do Teachers & Students Agree?

Blog Post: End-Range Training: Does Closing the Gap Between Active and Passive ROM Prevent Injuries?

To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram

Music used with generous permission from

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Chapters

1. Pigeon Pose: Friend or Foe? (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast (00:13:45)

3. (Cont.) Pigeon Pose: Friend or Foe? (00:14:30)

4. [Ad] My Fit Tribe (00:24:16)

5. (Cont.) Pigeon Pose: Friend or Foe? (00:25:03)

50 episodes

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Content provided by Jenni Rawlings & Travis Pollen, PhD, Jenni Rawlings, and Travis Pollen. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jenni Rawlings & Travis Pollen, PhD, Jenni Rawlings, and Travis Pollen or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the ins and outs of pigeon pose.

Points of discussion include:

  • A description of the anatomy and biomechanics of pigeon
  • The different variations of pigeon pose and their unique effects on the body
  • Is pigeon pose risky for the front knee?
  • The relationship between pigeon pose and the piriformis muscle of the hip
  • Do we ever realistically stretch one muscle in isolation?
  • Is pigeon pose a good treatment for sciatica?
  • Should the front shin be parallel to the front edge of the mat in pigeon?
  • Should we flex the foot to protect the knee in pigeon?
  • Are active variations of pigeon superior to traditional passive pigeon?
  • Is pigeon pose the main form of “hip opener” that we practice in yoga?
  • …And much more!

Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks!


Resources mentioned in this episode:

Free yoga class from Jenni: “Pigeon is Our Friend”! (Through 6/30/22)

Jenni’s email newsletter

Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis

Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni

Strength for Yoga email newsletter

YouTube video: Does Flexing the Foot Protect the Knee in Pigeon Pose?

Research article: Is it painful to be different? Sciatic nerve anatomical variants on MRI and their relationship to piriformis syndrome

Podcast episode: Do We Store Emotions in Our Hips?

Podcast episode: Stretching Myths & Stretching Facts w/ Greg Lehman

Blog Post: Physical Touch in Yoga: Do Teachers & Students Agree?

Blog Post: End-Range Training: Does Closing the Gap Between Active and Passive ROM Prevent Injuries?

To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram

Music used with generous permission from

Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast
Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

My Fit Tribe
Where each episode devles into unique experience and knowledge about body mind and spirit
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Support the show

**Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Pigeon Pose: Friend or Foe? (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast (00:13:45)

3. (Cont.) Pigeon Pose: Friend or Foe? (00:14:30)

4. [Ad] My Fit Tribe (00:24:16)

5. (Cont.) Pigeon Pose: Friend or Foe? (00:25:03)

50 episodes

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