Religion:Kukkutasana
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Kukkutasana (Sanskrit: कुक्कुटासन; IAST: Kukkuṭāsana), Cock Pose,[1] or Rooster Posture[2] is an asana.[3]
Etymology
The name comes from the Sanskrit words kukkuṭā meaning "cock"[4] and asana (आसन) meaning "posture" or "seat".[5]
Benefits
Kukkuṭāsana 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
Two variations of Kukkutasana are Urdhva Kukkutasana (Upward Cock Pose)[8] and Parsva Kukkutasana (Sideways Cock Pose).[9]
See also
- List of asanas
References
- ↑ Maehle, Gregor (10 September 2007). Ashtanga Yoga: Practice and Philosophy. New World Library. p. 98. ISBN 978-1-57731-606-0. https://books.google.com/books?id=f9ygWu2xM3QC&pg=PA98. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- ↑ Sharma, S. K.; Singh, Balmukand (1998). Yoga: a guide to healthy living. Barnes & Noble. p. 31. ISBN 978-0-7607-1250-4. https://books.google.com/books?id=6hWQ_dZ10xsC. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- ↑ Nardi, Isabella (2006). The theory of Citrasūtras in Indian painting: a critical re-evaluation of their uses and interpretations. Taylor & Francis. pp. 102–. ISBN 978-0-415-39195-5. https://books.google.com/books?id=_85vhdtEoMoC&pg=PA102. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
- ↑ Sinha, S.C. (1 June 1996). Dictionary of Philosophy. Anmol Publications PVT. LTD.. p. 18. ISBN 978-81-7041-293-9. https://books.google.com/books?id=-zzRvh1fRzEC&pg=PA18. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- ↑ S'Rimat Kuvalayananda (January 2003). Yoga-Mimansa 1956-1957. Kessinger Publishing. p. 75. ISBN 978-0-7661-3032-6. https://books.google.com/books?id=FZC61tcGRCsC&pg=PA75. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- ↑ Sharma, Dr. Rajeev (1 January 2006). Pranayama for Better Life. Lotus Press. p. 108. ISBN 978-81-8382-053-0. https://books.google.com/books?id=Lileom4wVh0C. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- ↑ "Yoga Journal - Yoga Asana Columns - Asana Column: Urdhva Kukkutasana (Upward Cock Pose)". http://www.yogajournal.com/practice/1480. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
- ↑ "Parsva Kukkutasana". Flickr. https://www.flickr.com/photos/ekachakra/432147648/. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
Further reading
- Iyengar, B. K. S. (1 October 2005). Illustrated Light On Yoga. HarperCollins. ISBN 978-81-7223-606-9. https://books.google.com/books?id=pbx5AAAACAAJ. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- Saraswati, Swami Satyananda (1 August 2003). Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha. Nesma Books India. ISBN 978-81-86336-14-4. https://books.google.com/books?id=YpR1QgAACAAJ. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- Saraswati, Swami Satyananda (January 2004). A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya. Nesma Books India. ISBN 978-81-85787-08-4. https://books.google.com/books?id=eWOrAAAACAAJ. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
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