Pigeon Pose: Friend or Foe‪?‬ Yoga Meets Movement Science

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 pigeonThe different variations of pigeon pose and their unique effects on the bodyIs pigeon pose risky for the front knee?The relationship between pigeon pose and the piriformis muscle of the hipDo we ever realistically stretch one muscle in isolation?Is pigeon pose a good treatment for sciatica?Should th...