Kukkuṭāsana

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

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Etymology

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

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

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)[8] and Parsva Kukkutasana (Sideways Cock Pose).[9]

See also

References

  1. ^ Pranavananda, Yogi (1 January 1997). Pure Yoga. Motilal Banarsidass Publ.. p. 64. ISBN 9788120815087. http://books.google.com/books?id=fPPBXyMM_LwC&pg=PA64. Retrieved 9 April 2011. 
  2. ^ Maehle, Gregor (10 September 2007). Ashtanga Yoga: Practice and Philosophy. New World Library. p. 98. ISBN 9781577316060. http://books.google.com/books?id=f9ygWu2xM3QC&pg=PA98. Retrieved 9 April 2011. 
  3. ^ Sharma, S. K.; Singh, Balmukand (1998). Yoga: a guide to healthy living. Barnes & Noble. p. 31. ISBN 9780760712504. http://books.google.com/books?id=6hWQ_dZ10xsC. Retrieved 9 April 2011. 
  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 9780415391955. http://books.google.com/books?id=_85vhdtEoMoC&pg=PA102. Retrieved 25 June 2011. 
  5. ^ Sinha, S.C. (1 June 1996). Dictionary of Philosophy. Anmol Publications PVT. LTD.. p. 18. ISBN 9788170412939. http://books.google.com/books?id=-zzRvh1fRzEC&pg=PA18. Retrieved 9 April 2011. 
  6. ^ S'Rimat Kuvalayananda (January 2003). Yoga-Mimansa 1956-1957. Kessinger Publishing. p. 75. ISBN 9780766130326. http://books.google.com/books?id=FZC61tcGRCsC&pg=PA75. Retrieved 9 April 2011. 
  7. ^ Sharma, Dr. Rajeev (1 January 2006). Pranayama for Better Life. Lotus Press. p. 108. ISBN 9788183820530. http://books.google.com/books?id=Lileom4wVh0C. Retrieved 9 April 2011. 
  8. ^ "Yoga Journal - Yoga Asana Columns - Asana Column: Urdhva Kukkutasana (Upward Cock Pose)". http://www.yogajournal.com/practice/1480. Retrieved 2011-04-09. 
  9. ^ "Parsva Kukkutasana". http://www.flickr.com/photos/ekachakra/432147648/. Retrieved 2011-04-09. 

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