When you look at this animal yoga pose, you can easily envision a sitting pigeon! Hence the name.
Benefits of one-legged pigeon pose:
This pose is one of the ‘hip-openers’, as it helps flex and lengthen the hips. Sitting on a chair actually makes your hips shorter! This is the perfect counter exercise. So, if you have a sedentary desk job, this is a great exercise for you. However, work your way to the pose as it is more challenging than it looks.