Kukkutasana

Kukkutasana (Sanskrit: कुक्कुटासन; IAST: Kukkuṭāsana), Cock Pose,^[1] or Rooster Posture^[2] is an asana.^[3]

Etymology

The name comes from the Sanskrit words kukkuṭā meaning "cock"^[4] and asana (आसन) meaning "posture" or "seat".^[5]

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.^[6] This asana is very beneficial for women in overcoming the hip pain and discomfort from menstruation.^[7]

Variations

Two variations of Kukkutasana are Urdhva Kukkutasana (Upward Cock Pose)^[8] and Parsva Kukkutasana (Sideways Cock Pose).^[9]

References

^ Pranavananda, Yogi (1 January 1997). Pure Yoga. Motilal Banarsidass Publ. p. 64. ISBN 978-81-208-1508-7. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
^ Maehle, Gregor (10 September 2007). Ashtanga Yoga: Practice and Philosophy. New World Library. p. 98. ISBN 978-1-57731-606-0. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
^ Sharma, S. K.; Singh, Balmukand (1998). Yoga: a guide to healthy living. Barnes & Noble. p. 31. ISBN 978-0-7607-1250-4. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
^ Nardi, Isabella (2006). The theory of Citrasūtras in Indian painting: a critical re-evaluation of their uses and interpretations. Taylor & Francis. pp. 102–. ISBN 978-0-415-39195-5. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
^ Sinha, S.C. (1 June 1996). Dictionary of Philosophy. Anmol Publications PVT. LTD. p. 18. ISBN 978-81-7041-293-9. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
^ S'Rimat Kuvalayananda (January 2003). Yoga-Mimansa 1956-1957. Kessinger Publishing. p. 75. ISBN 978-0-7661-3032-6. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
^ Sharma, Dr. Rajeev (1 January 2006). Pranayama for Better Life. Lotus Press. p. 108. ISBN 978-81-8382-053-0. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
^ "Yoga Journal - Yoga Asana Columns - Asana Column: Urdhva Kukkutasana (Upward Cock Pose)". Retrieved 2011-04-09.
^ "Parsva Kukkutasana". Flickr. Retrieved 2011-04-09.

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Parsva Kukkutasana, or Sideways Cock Pose

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[Pranavananda1997-1] Pranavananda, Yogi (1 January 1997). Pure Yoga. Motilal Banarsidass Publ. p. 64. ISBN 978-81-208-1508-7. Retrieved 9 April 2011.

[Maehle2007-2] Maehle, Gregor (10 September 2007). Ashtanga Yoga: Practice and Philosophy. New World Library. p. 98. ISBN 978-1-57731-606-0. Retrieved 9 April 2011.

[SharmaSingh1998-3] Sharma, S. K.; Singh, Balmukand (1998). Yoga: a guide to healthy living. Barnes & Noble. p. 31. ISBN 978-0-7607-1250-4. Retrieved 9 April 2011.

[Nardi2006-4] Nardi, Isabella (2006). The theory of Citrasūtras in Indian painting: a critical re-evaluation of their uses and interpretations. Taylor & Francis. pp. 102–. ISBN 978-0-415-39195-5. Retrieved 25 June 2011.

[Sinha1996-5] Sinha, S.C. (1 June 1996). Dictionary of Philosophy. Anmol Publications PVT. LTD. p. 18. ISBN 978-81-7041-293-9. Retrieved 9 April 2011.

[Kuvalayananda2003-6] S'Rimat Kuvalayananda (January 2003). Yoga-Mimansa 1956-1957. Kessinger Publishing. p. 75. ISBN 978-0-7661-3032-6. Retrieved 9 April 2011.

[Sharma2006-7] Sharma, Dr. Rajeev (1 January 2006). Pranayama for Better Life. Lotus Press. p. 108. ISBN 978-81-8382-053-0. Retrieved 9 April 2011.

[8] "Yoga Journal - Yoga Asana Columns - Asana Column: Urdhva Kukkutasana (Upward Cock Pose)". Retrieved 2011-04-09.

[9] "Parsva Kukkutasana". Flickr. Retrieved 2011-04-09.

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