If you need assistance, place a yoga block under each knee for support. The reclined pigeon pose is a gentle modification for regular pigeon pose — but the benefits are just as helpful.

The good news? Yoga poses, specifically pigeon pose—also known as eka pada rajakapotasana in Sanskrit—can help by stretching ...

Yoga poses that help with sciatica pain stretch the tight muscles supporting the spine and hips and strengthen the core. Poses like downward dog, child’s pose, and reclining pigeon can relieve pain.