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'''Kukkutasana''' (Sanskrit: कुक्कुटासन; IAST: Kukkuṭāsana), Cock Pose, or Rooster Posture is an asana.
 
'''Kukkutasana''' (Sanskrit: कुक्कुटासन; IAST: Kukkuṭāsana), Cock Pose, or Rooster Posture is an asana.
  
== Etymology ==
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==Technique==
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# First sit in the Lotus Pose (Padmasana).Kukkutasana-steps
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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.
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# Now spread out your fingers, pointing forward.
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# push your palms as much as possible. After that, breathe in while you try to lift your body.
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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.
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# Hold the Position for 1 to 5 minutes and breathes normally.
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# Breathe out and release the pose and get back to the ground.
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# As per your convenience repeat the pose as much as you can.<ref name="Technique"/>
  
The name comes from the Sanskrit words kukkuṭā meaning "cock" and asana (आसन) meaning "posture" or "seat".
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==Technique in pictures/animation==
  
== Benefits ==
 
  
Kukkuṭāsana helps in the strengthening of the joints as the wrists, elbows and shoulders; helps in the improvement of the digestive system; increases the balance in the body. This asana is very beneficial for women in overcoming the hip pain and discomfort from menstruation.
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==Effects==
Variations
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* This asana makes the muscles in the arms and the shoulders strong.
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* It also helps to make the chest broader.
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* The legs are loosened up.
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* This asana builds balance and stability and also helps you focus.
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* The perineum contracts during this asana, therefore, the muscles are strengthened.
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* This asana activates and regulates the Muladhara Chakra.
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* It stimulates the digestive system.
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* It helps relieve menstrual discomfort and hip pain.<ref name="Effects"/>
  
Two variations of Kukkutasana are Urdhva Kukkutasana (Upward Cock Pose)[8] and Parsva Kukkutasana (Sideways Cock Pose).
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==Related Asanas==
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* [[Adho Mukha Svanasana]]
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==Special requisites==
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It is essential to practice this pose correctly to avoid injury.
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* Keep the spine erect as hunching will lead to misalignment of the body in the pose.
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* 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==
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* As a Learner or Beginner, it may be difficult to get this asana right. These pointers will help you keep up the stance easily.
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* 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"/>
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==References==
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<references>
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<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==
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* [http://www.yogicwayoflife.com/kukkutasana-the-cockerel-pose/ Kukkutasana on yogicwayoflife.com]
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* [http://www.lifetimestyles.com/yoga-poses/health-benefits-of-kukkutasana Kukkutasana on lifetimestyles.com]
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* [https://www.epainassist.com/yoga/kukkutasana-or-rooster-pose Kukkutasana on epainassist.com]
  
 
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Revision as of 16:46, 22 June 2018

Kukkutasana

Kukkutasana (Sanskrit: कुक्कुटासन; IAST: Kukkuṭāsana), Cock Pose, or Rooster Posture is an asana.

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.[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]

References

External Links