Stretching should be restorative, not painful, so if pigeon pose is feeling a little torturous, here are some other hip-openers to try instead. Unpopular opinion: I don’t like pigeon pose.

One of them is Kapotasana. Also known as the Pigeon Pose, this asana helps to strengthen the back, reduce back pain and also benefits the heart. The name, Kapotasana is derived from the Sanskrit ...