{"id":239,"date":"2023-03-15T08:44:17","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T08:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/?p=239"},"modified":"2023-03-23T08:59:48","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T08:59:48","slug":"kukkutasana-cockerel-pose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/kukkutasana-cockerel-pose\/","title":{"rendered":"How many benefits of Kukkutasana (Cockerel Pose) ?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kukkutasana (Cockerel Pose)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Rooster pose is a very challenging yoga arm balance pose, that combines the full hip opening pose of lotus pose and the abdominal and core strength of crow pose. The Rooster pose is also referred by its Sanskrit name, Kukkutasana. \u2018Kukkut\u2019 means \u2018Rooster\u2019. It belongs to the group that includes \u2018Padmasana.\u2019 It also falls under the arm balance category. According to the Hatha Yoga proponents, it is a very old and popular asana.<\/p>\n

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How To Do It?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2981 You have to sit in the Padmasana position.
\n\u2981 Now put your hands through the gap in your legs, between the calf muscles and the thighs, in a way that your palms touch the mat.
\n\u2981 Make sure that your palm and fingers are pointing forward.
\n\u2981 Take a deep breath and try to lift your entire body by pushing your palms against the floor.
\n\u2981 You should breathe normally, while doing the pose.
\n\u2981 Exhale and lower yourself and release from the pose.<\/p>\n

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Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n

The regular practice of this asana, gives all the benefits of Padmasana. Additionally, you will likely get all the benefits of the arm balance.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2981 It strengthens the muscles of the arms and the shoulders. It also exercises the shoulders and chest muscles.
\n\u2981 Your mobility and flexibility in the torso region are enhanced as a part of the asana.
\n\u2981 If you practice this asana on a regular basis, the flexibility of the hips and legs increase.
\n\u2981 Your Muladhara chakra is activated and you will be able to awaken the Kundalini.
\n\u2981 It guarantees better functioning of the heart.
\n\u2981 It can also enhance the functioning of the liver and kidneys.
\n\u2981 The biceps and triceps get a good stretch as a part of the asana.
\n\u2981 Kukkutasana can also reduce fat from the stomach region.<\/p>\n

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Contraindications<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2981 If you are suffering from knee injuries, back injuries, ankle injuries and hip injuries, you should not practice this asana.
\n\u2981 If you have any spinal injury or waist injury, you should refrain from doing this asana.
\n\u2981 All those, who have high blood pressure, cannot do this asana.
\n\u2981 If you have severe headaches, you cannot do this asana.
\n\u2981 If you suffer from Hernia, you cannot do this asana.
\n\u2981 If you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, you must not practice this asana.
\n\u2981 If you have issues like gastric ulcers, back pains, prolapse, arthritis, migraine, or enlarged spleen, then also you should avoid this asana.
\n\u2981 Pregnant women should also avoid this asana.<\/p>\n

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