Kukkutasana
{Cock or Rooster Pose}
-Steps And Benefits
In Sanskrit Kukkut means Cock or Rooster and Asana means sit, Pose or Posture. Kukkutasana or cock Pose is named so since it looks like a cock. cock or rooster yoga pose has been said in antiquated sacred yoga texts like the Gheranda Samhita and Hatha Yoga Pradeepika. It is a difficult Pose that requirements arms power to be completed well. practice well Tulasana and Bakasana before doing Kukkutasana.
Like other Asanas, it is important that your stomach is empty when you attempt this asana. Keep a gap between in your practice and meal, at least four to six hour because this will give you ample time to process your nourishment and create vitality for your practice. Do yog asana in the morning. In case you can’t rehearse yoga in the morning, then do your practice in evening.
Preparatory Poses:
Ujjayi Pranayama, Mula Bandha, Sun Salutation Pose and Uddiyana Bandha.
Follow-Up Poses:
Urdhva Kukkutasana (Head on the floor), Urdhva Padmasana in Sarvangasana, Shirshasana II, Hidden Lotus Pose (Gupta Padmasana).
Level of Asana: – Intermediate/ Advanced
Steps of Kukkutasana
- First sit in the Lotus Pose (Padmasana).
- 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.
Benefits of Kukkutasana
- It stretches your Arms, spine and strengthens your shoulders, Elbows and wrists.
- Makes your chest broader.
- Loosened up your legs.
- This asana develops balance and strength furthermore increases your concentration level.
- The perineum contracts amid this asana, in this manner, the muscles are reinforced.
- This asana enacts and manages the Muladhara Chakra.
- Invigorates your digestive system.
- Stimulates the digestive system.
- Beneficial in menstrual discomfort and hip pain.
Tips for Beginner’s
- 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.
- Ensure that your back is erect. Try not to slouch while you are in this asana.
- If you think that it’s difficult to slip your arms into the crevice between your collapsed legs, you could oil your limbs to make it less demanding.
Pose Variations
- Parshva Kukkutasana
- Urdhva Kukkutasana
NOTE
This Pose is an advanced one. In the event that you have lung and heart issues, broadened spleens, or gastric ulcers, abstain from doing this asana.
