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==Technique==
 
==Technique==
#Bend the knees.
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#First sit in the Lotus Pose (Padmasana).Kukkutasana-steps
#Move your chest toward the floor at the same time simultaneously move your feet toward the back of the head.
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#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.
#As the chest moves forward, slowly begin to lift the head to roll toward the forehead.
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#Now spread out your fingers, pointing forward.
#One by one, catch the feet with your hands and pull them to the head.
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#push your palms as much as possible. After that, breathe in while you try to lift your body.
#You have to look straight ahead. Hold at this position and breathe.
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#You have to support your body weight by your palms. By daily practice, you will gain the ability to achieve balance.
#As you move your leg, you will feel intense stretch in the back of your leg.
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#Hold the Position for 1 to 5 minutes and breathes normally.
#To come to the fore, release your hands and interlace the fingers behind your head. Root down through the forearms and the head and by inhaling lift the legs vertical.
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#Breathe out and release the pose and get back to the ground.
#Do relax for some time and do it again nearly times in a yoga session.
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#As per your convenience repeat the pose as much as you can.
  
 
==Technique in pictures/animation==
 
==Technique in pictures/animation==
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==Effects==
 
==Effects==
*Reduces anxiety and stress and enhances self-confidence
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*Its a good stretch for the hips and the spine.
*Promotes heart relaxation by directing blood to the brain, allowing gravity to do the magic
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*It helps in strengthening the wrists and arms.
*Heats and cleanses the body
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*It strengthens and tones various muscles and organs in the abdominal region.<ref name="Effects"/>
*Very stimulating and revitalizing
 
*Stimulates the nervous system, increasing mental power, concentration, clarity and balance
 
*Feels centering, calming and soothing
 
*Helps recovery from loss of sleep and memory
 
*Fortifies the spine, neck, shoulders and arms
 
*Tones the abdomen, legs, and the neck muscles
 
*Stimulates lung tissue, relieving colds, coughs, tonsillitis, bad breath and palpitations
 
*Cleanses and massages the internal organs
 
*Reduces muscular strain and stress<ref name="Effects"/>
 
  
 
==Related Asanas==
 
==Related Asanas==
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<ref name="Effects">[https://www.astrolika.com/yoga/shirsha-padasana.html "Health Benefits"]</ref>
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<ref name="Effects">[http://pranayoga.co.in/asana/urdhva-kukkutasana-upward-rooster-posture/ "Health Benefits"]</ref>
  
 
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
* [https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/9366/sirsa-padasana Sirsa padasana on yogapedia.com]
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* [https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/challenge-pose-urdhva-kukkutasana Urdhva Kukkutasana on yogajournal.com]
* [https://www.tummee.com/yoga-poses/sirsa-padasana Sirsapadasana on ummee.com]
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* [https://www.sarvyoga.com/kukkutasana-cock-or-rooster-pose-steps-and-benefits/ Urdhva Kukkutasana on sarvyoga.com]
  
 
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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

External Links