pigeon pose breakdown
yoga for flexibility
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01-Nov-2020
welcome to pigeon pose breakdown—a chance to slow down, open up, and feel whatever’s ready to surface. deep hip openers like pigeon can unlock a lot of stored emotions. whatever comes up, trust that it’s supposed to be there. you’re not alone—your mat is here to catch it all.
props needed: none
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