Kukkutasana - the Rooster PoseKukkutasana is a fairly challenging yoga pose and not suitable for beginners. You should already be familiar with other yoga exercises and be at least an advanced practitioner. Kukkutasana is composed of the two words "rooster" and "posture" and translates as the pose (also known as an asana) of the rooster. This yoga pose is described in detail in the first chapter, verse 26, of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika . It is a seated asana, and in this difficult exercise, you stand on your hands.
How exactly is Kukkutasana performed?
First, get into the lotus position (Padmasana) . Next, bring both your arms, one after the other, between your calves. Then place your palms directly on the floor with your fingertips pointing forward. Then, slowly and carefully lift your body off the floor. Your two crossed feet should end up as high as your elbows. If you raise the lotus position a little, it will be easier to get your arms through. It's best to stay in this position for as long as you can. Afterwards, return to the lotus position. It's best to stay in Padmasana for a few minutes and meditate for a while. You shouldn't repeat Kukkutasana straight away, because the yoga asana is quite demanding and will place a lot of demands on your body.
What are the positive effects of yoga practice?
If you practice Kukkutasana from time to time, your mind and body will reap a variety of benefits. In this challenging asana, all the well-known effects of Padmasana can unfold. The pose is very comfortable for your back and is also ideal for meditation. You don't need a cushion for this asana. This yoga exercise is definitely very effective against Alasya (laziness), and the nadis are also thoroughly cleansed with this asana. Thanks to this exercise, your nerves can stay healthy. The asana also has a harmonizing and activating effect. The Rooster Pose can strengthen your arm muscles, neck, and shoulders.
Additionally, Kukkutasana can also improve your coordination and sense of balance. This yoga pose can help you develop your shoulders, deltoids, arms, and even your pectoralis minor and major muscles. This pose can broaden your chest, and your arms can also lengthen over time. Kukkutasana is the best yoga pose for courage and determination, and it's sure to do your shoulders, back, and neck some good. In general, Kukkutasana is a very good exercise for maintaining balance, and the yoga pose can also help you strengthen your arm muscles and wrists.
When is the asana useful and when is it not?
Kukkutasana addresses the two energy centers , the crown chakra (Sahasrara) and the brow chakra (Ajna) . If you are a yoga beginner, you should avoid this exercise. Kukkutasana only becomes useful and can develop its full effect with sufficient experience. This yoga exercise is ideal after forward bends or as part of various sitting postures. It is best to do Rooster Pose directly after Peacock Pose (Mayurasana) or after Crow Pose (Kakasana) . If your arms are not long enough, you can use blocks as aids in this yoga exercise. The effect is the same in any case. Overweight people will definitely find it difficult to put their hands between their calves or thighs. For this reason, Kukkutasana is less suitable for people who are heavier.
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