In this asana body is lifted off
the ground, on support of both hands, making the form of practitioner look like
a cock standing on its legs, hence the name is Kukkatasana (Cock Pose).
Procedure
for Kukkutasana (Coke Pose):
- Sit on the ground with your head and spine erect. Extend your legs forward such that your knees and heels are placed together. With the help of your hands, place your right foot on the left thigh and then your left foot on the right thigh.
- Pass your arms through the gaps between your calves and your thighs close to the knees so as to place your palms firmly on the ground.
- Breath out, and smoothly raise your body above ground level so that your entire body weight is balanced on your palms and your legs are nearly at the elbow level. Continue breathing normally.
- Remain in this final posture for 5-10 seconds (in the early stages) or your breakpoint. Increase this time gradually to about 30 second - 1 minute.
Advantages of Kukkutasana (Coke Pose):
- The Cock Posture (Kukkutasana) helps strengthen all the joints (wrists, elbows, and shoulders) present in the arms. The pose also develops and tones various muscles (biceps, triceps, and brachioradialis) of the arms.
- The yoga posture builds the abdominal walls and improves the intestinal system. Hence, it helps in treating digestive disorders.
- This yoga pose is beneficial to women in overcoming hip pain and discomfort from menstruation.
Therapeutics:
- Digestive disorders
- Strengthens the arms, shoulders, elbows and wrists
- Strengthens the abdominal muscles
- Stretches the chest muscles
- Stimulates the mooladhara chakra
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