The names of some yoga poses may amuse you, but the underlying meaning and the purpose of the pose holds importance. One such pose is Kukkutasana or the rooster pose. When you perform this yoga asana, the body resembles the shape of a rooster, thus leading to this name.

This pose has a number of benefits. Would you like to know more about this pose? Keep reading!

How To Practice Kukkutasana:

At first, you need to get into the Padmasana pose.

You need to sit with the spine and head straight. The legs should be bent at the knees so that the left foot is placed on your right thigh. The right foot should be on the left thigh.

Insert hands through the folds of both knees. Keep both the palms on the ground firmly and spread the fingers so that they resemble the claws of a fowl. Now, you need to breathe out. Then, balance the body on both hands and lift the body above ground level. The legs need to be at elbow level. The entire body weight should be balanced on both the arms. When you are in the rooster pose or Kukkutasana, you need to keep your eyes closed and breathe continuously. Remaining in this position for a long period can prove to be tough. You may sustain the pose only for 10 seconds in the beginning, but later on this will improve. After staying in the pose where your body resembles a rooster, get back into the Padmasana pose. Repeat this a few times. It is natural to find the arms trembling initially, but this is likely to improve later.

What Are The Benefits Of Kukkutasana:

Like other yoga poses you can try at home, Kukkutasana or rooster pose has a number of benefits.

Kukkutasana aids in strengthening and toning muscles in body parts like wrists, elbows, and shoulders. This yoga pose helps improve body balance. This posture helps tone abdominal muscles and enhances the digestive tract functions. So, in the long run, it improves the digestive process. This pose helps alleviate pain women face in their hips owing to menstrual discomfort.

Tips To Practice Kukkutasana Better:

When you try this yoga pose, ensure the back remains erect always. Be slow and steady as you get into the rooster pose. To alleviate the balancing problem in the initial days, you may use something to focus on. Women and men who have lots of fat in their arms and legs will find this pose hard. It would be a prudent idea to apply some cream or oil on the arms and legs. This will ensure the hands slide smoothly through the legs. After trying this yoga pose, you can get into Garbhasana. Initially, maintaining the balance can be a hassle. To prevent any risk of injury, you can try this pose on a yoga mat.

Points That You Should Keep In Mind:

While practicing Kukkutasana can offer you a number of health benefits, a few points should be kept in mind before you begin.

• You should not try this pose if you are very fat. If you need to do this, get the assistance of an expert yoga trainer.
• If there is any injury on your legs, hands or thighs, do not try this pose.

Yoga has helped people since time immemorial and is now a popular choice among many. The kukkutasana too is gaining popularity owing to the many benefits it offers. So delay no more and try this asana today! Also tell us how this post has helped you. Comment in the box below!

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