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How to Teach Half Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) for Safety, Alignment & Sequencing cueing sequencing yoga teaching skills Aug 15, 2025

Half Pigeon Pose is one of the most recognized hip openers in modern yoga — but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. While the shape can look peaceful from the outside, many students experience discomfort, instability, or even pain in the pose.

If you teach yoga, it’s essential to know how to cue Half Pigeon Pose for safety, offer meaningful variations, and sequence your classes in a way that supports your students physically and energetically.

In this guide, you’ll learn: