Kukkuṭāsana Cock Pose, or Rooster Posture. is an asana

Asana

Asana is a body position, typically associated with the practice of Yoga, originally identified as a mastery of sitting still, with the spine as a conduit of biodynamic union...

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Etymology

The name comes from the Sanskrit words kukkuṭā meaning "cock" and asana (आसन) meaning "posture" or "seat".

Benefits

Kukkuṭāsana posture 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.

Variations

As is common with most yoga poses, there are many variations to the Kukkutasana, depending on the school of yoga that is followed. Two variations are Urdhva Kukkutasana (Upward Cock Pose) and Parsva Kukkutasana (Sideways Cock Pose).

External links

• Instructions
• Technique

Images

• Kukkutasana, or Cock Pose
• Parsva Kukkutasana, or Sideways Cock Pose
• Urdhva Kukkutasana, or Upward Cock Pose