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Urdhva Kukkutasana
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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.
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]
