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Urdhva Kukkutasana

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Technique

  1. First sit in the Lotus Pose (Padmasana).Kukkutasana-steps
  2. Put your arms in-between the gape of your thighs and calf muscles, and your palms should touch the ground or floor through this gape.
  3. Now spread out your fingers, pointing forward.
  4. push your palms as much as possible. After that, breathe in while you try to lift your body.
  5. You have to support your body weight by your palms. By daily practice, you will gain the ability to achieve balance.
  6. Hold the Position for 1 to 5 minutes and breathes normally.
  7. Breathe out and release the pose and get back to the ground.
  8. As per your convenience repeat the pose as much as you can.

Technique in pictures/animation

Effects

  • Its a good stretch for the hips and the spine.
  • It helps in strengthening the wrists and arms.
  • It strengthens and tones various muscles and organs in the abdominal region.[1]

Related Asanas

Special requisites

Initial practice notes

References

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