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
Benefits of Kukkutasana
Tips for Beginner’s
Pose Variations
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.