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| − | '''Kukkutasana''' | + | '''Kukkutasana''' is an asana. In Sanskrit '''kukkuta''' means a '''cockerel''' or a '''rooster''' and '''asana''' means a '''pose'''. In the final position, it resembles a rooster. |
| − | == | + | ==Technique== |
| + | # First sit in the Lotus Pose (Padmasana).Kukkutasana-steps | ||
| + | # 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. | ||
| + | # Now spread out your fingers, pointing forward. | ||
| + | # push your palms as much as possible. After that, breathe in while you try to lift your body. | ||
| + | # You have to support your body weight by your palms. By daily practice, you will gain the ability to achieve balance. | ||
| + | # Hold the Position for 1 to 5 minutes and breathes normally. | ||
| + | # Breathe out and release the pose and get back to the ground. | ||
| + | # As per your convenience repeat the pose as much as you can.<ref name="Technique"/> | ||
| − | + | ==Technique in pictures/animation== | |
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| − | + | ==Effects== | |
| − | + | * This asana makes the muscles in the arms and the shoulders strong. | |
| + | * It also helps to make the chest broader. | ||
| + | * The legs are loosened up. | ||
| + | * This asana builds balance and stability and also helps you focus. | ||
| + | * The perineum contracts during this asana, therefore, the muscles are strengthened. | ||
| + | * This asana activates and regulates the Muladhara Chakra. | ||
| + | * It stimulates the digestive system. | ||
| + | * It helps relieve menstrual discomfort and hip pain.<ref name="Effects"/> | ||
| − | + | ==Related Asanas== | |
| + | * [[Adho Mukha Svanasana]] | ||
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| + | ==Special requisites== | ||
| + | It is essential to practice this pose correctly to avoid injury. | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Keep the spine erect as hunching will lead to misalignment of the body in the pose. | ||
| + | * Avoid practicing Cockerel Pose in case you suffer from any of these: high blood pressure, heart or lung problems, back pain, hernia, prolapse, gastric ulcers, enlarged spleen or knee injuries. | ||
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| + | ==Initial practice notes== | ||
| + | * As a Learner or Beginner, it may be difficult to get this asana right. These pointers will help you keep up the stance easily. | ||
| + | * Turn your look to a specific point of convergence at a separation and focus on it. This ought to help you look after equalization.<ref name="Initial practice notes"/> | ||
| + | *This is one of the Asanas prescribed in [[Hatha Yoga Pradipika (book)|Hatha Yoga Pradipika]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==References== | ||
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| + | <references> | ||
| + | <ref name="Technique">[https://www.sarvyoga.com/kukkutasana-cock-or-rooster-pose-steps-and-benefits/ "Methodology"]</ref> | ||
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| + | <ref name="Initial practice notes">[http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/what-is-kukkutasana-yoga-and-benefits/#TheBenefitsOfTheCockPose "Beginers tips"]</ref> | ||
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| + | <ref name="Effects">[http://www.finessyoga.com/yoga-asanas/kukkutasana-cockerel-pose-steps-benefits "Health benefits"]</ref> | ||
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| + | </references> | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | * [http://www.yogicwayoflife.com/kukkutasana-the-cockerel-pose/ Kukkutasana on yogicwayoflife.com] | ||
| + | * [http://www.lifetimestyles.com/yoga-poses/health-benefits-of-kukkutasana Kukkutasana on lifetimestyles.com] | ||
| + | * [https://www.epainassist.com/yoga/kukkutasana-or-rooster-pose Kukkutasana on epainassist.com] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:56, 21 July 2018
Kukkutasana is an asana. In Sanskrit kukkuta means a cockerel or a rooster and asana means a pose. In the final position, it resembles a rooster.
Contents
Technique
- First sit in the Lotus Pose (Padmasana).Kukkutasana-steps
- 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.
- Now spread out your fingers, pointing forward.
- push your palms as much as possible. After that, breathe in while you try to lift your body.
- You have to support your body weight by your palms. By daily practice, you will gain the ability to achieve balance.
- Hold the Position for 1 to 5 minutes and breathes normally.
- Breathe out and release the pose and get back to the ground.
- As per your convenience repeat the pose as much as you can.[1]
Technique in pictures/animation
Effects
- This asana makes the muscles in the arms and the shoulders strong.
- It also helps to make the chest broader.
- The legs are loosened up.
- This asana builds balance and stability and also helps you focus.
- The perineum contracts during this asana, therefore, the muscles are strengthened.
- This asana activates and regulates the Muladhara Chakra.
- It stimulates the digestive system.
- It helps relieve menstrual discomfort and hip pain.[2]
Related Asanas
Special requisites
It is essential to practice this pose correctly to avoid injury.
- Keep the spine erect as hunching will lead to misalignment of the body in the pose.
- Avoid practicing Cockerel Pose in case you suffer from any of these: high blood pressure, heart or lung problems, back pain, hernia, prolapse, gastric ulcers, enlarged spleen or knee injuries.
Initial practice notes
- As a Learner or Beginner, it may be difficult to get this asana right. These pointers will help you keep up the stance easily.
- Turn your look to a specific point of convergence at a separation and focus on it. This ought to help you look after equalization.[3]
- This is one of the Asanas prescribed in Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
