kapotasana

This is me. I do yoga once or twice a week, and have been for about 3 years now. This pose is called kapotasana, which means 'pigeon pose' ('Kapota', pigeon; '-asana', pose). Only recently have I been able to fully achieve this pose (I had a left quad injury that prevented me from progressing in it for a few months).

This is one of THE most intense and insane poses, and is incredibly strong in the back.

And please do note the awesomess of my sexy star-patterned tights. No, I do not wear these out in public (apart from when I go to yoga).

It'd be a much nicer photo if it was taken during the day and with a serene, grassy backdrop. Maybe next time. :)

[cglist]

Wow. Just wow.

[Slava]

Oh, wow!!! You are amazing!!! Incredible pose!!
P/S. Love your star-patterned pants!! ;-))

[Rainee]

wow oh wow. you are in a fantastic shape to have done a pose like this.

[Lauren]

Oh holy wow. That looks EXTREMELY painful! Has it become easy for you?

[Bia]

Holy moly woman! My question is, did you take this picture yourself, on a timer? Hopefully your timer allows you to set the time you want so that you didn't have to run and get into the pose. hehe And also, yes, I LOVE your pants!

[Beth Zaremba]

holy cow! I can't even get halfway there!

[Christina]

Lord Almighty. My back hurts just looking at the extreme bendy-ness.

[Kerri Blue]

Oh wow, ouch. I'm totally going to attempt this when I get home! hahaha.

[Gina]

LOL love it! I don't think I could get up if I got myself in to that position!

[Glenys Hardy (Mrs Moose)]

Oh I would love to be able to do that however it's now beyond me except "in my dreams". Congratulations pocketmouse, it's a tremendous pose.

[Ira]

I would break into two pieces. For sure! *lol*

[Jaydee]

i can do this also.. nice one teresa... and i love that tights! =)

[Louise & Ken]

Very impressive! (Saw your link on Jaydee's photo) I love seeing this but am not ready to take it up at this stage in my life!

[Grace Power]

impressive! :D

[Tara]

I have been doing yoga for 20 years, and have just learned to touch both toes in this pose. I'm so impressed that you can get your heels. Amazing. This pose is insane!