What is Kukkutasana
Kukkutasana Kukkuta is a Sanskrit word which means a cock.This asana resembles that of the chicken bird and hence the name is Kukkutasana.
- It is also an exciting variation of padmasana (lotus). Although it is difficult to master, but once accomplished you’ll be working yourself every day to perform it.
Also Know as: Cock Posture, Cockerel, Kukkut Asan, Kukkuta Asana
How to start this Asana
- Firstly, sit in a Padmasana(lotus pose).
- Insert your hands in between the thighs and calf muscles as far as the elbow.
- Now take a deep breath and raise the body above the ground, balancing on the palm.
How to end this Asana
- Slowly come back in the lotus position.
- Sit in a relaxed manner for a while and then repeat again.
Video Tutorial
Benefits of Kukkutasana
According to research, this Asana is helpful as per below(YR/1)
- It strenthens the muscles of the arms, shoulders and chest.
- The muscles of the abdomen are also stretched and abdominal organs are compressed.
- It also improves digestion and functioning of the heart and the lungs.
Precaution to be taken before doing Kukkutasana
As per several scientific studies, precautions need to be taken in diseases mentioned as per below(YR/2)
- Not for the persons who have the problems of gastric ulcer, enlarged spleen, heart and lung like diseases.
So, consult your doctor if you have any of the problem mentioned above.
Histroy and scientific base of Yoga
Due to the oral transmission of sacred writings and the secrecy of its teachings, yoga’s past is riddled with mystery and confusion. Early yoga literature were recorded on delicate palm leaves. So it was easily damaged, destroyed, or lost. Yoga’s origins may be dated back over 5,000 years. However other academics believe it could be as old as 10,000 years. Yoga’s lengthy and illustrious history may be split into four distinct periods of growth, practise, and invention.
- Pre Classical Yoga
- Classical Yoga
- Post Classical Yoga
- Modern Yoga
Yoga is a psychological science with philosophical overtones. Patanjali begins his Yoga method by instructing that the mind must be regulated – Yogahs-chitta-vritti-nirodhah. Patanjali does not delve into the intellectual underpinnings of the need to regulate one’s mind, which are found in Samkhya and Vedanta. Yoga, he continues, is the regulation of the mind, the constraint of the thought-stuff. Yoga is a science based on personal experience. The most essential advantage of yoga is that it helps us to maintain a healthy bodily and mental state.
Yoga can help to slow down the ageing process. Since aging starts mostly by autointoxication or self-poisoning. So, we can considerably limit the catabolic process of cell degeneration by keeping the body clean, flexible, and properly lubricated. Yogasanas, pranayama, and meditation must all be combined to reap the full advantages of yoga.
SUMMARY
Kukkutasana is helpful in increase flexibility of muscles, improves shape of the body, reduce mental stress, as well improves overall health.
