Kukkutasana

Description

Kukkutasana: Asana

Pramana

Śāstra Pramāṇa - शास्त्र प्रमाण

Sastra Pramana Source

Tri-shikhi-brahmanopanishad (41)

Original Verse

"पद्मासनं सुसंस्थाप्य नानूर्वोरन्तरे कर्औ । निवेश्य भूमावातिष्ठेद्व्योमस्थः कुक्कुटासनः ॥ ४१ ॥ "

Transliteration

"padmāsanaṃ susaṃsthāpya nānūrvorantare karau | niveśya bhūmāvātiṣṭhedvyomasthaḥ kukkuṭāsanaḥ ॥ 41 ॥ "

Translation

Having well established the Padmasana, he who is firmly grounded on the earth (with his body) suspended inmid-air, his two hands inserted in the inter-space betweenthe knees and the thighs, assumes the Kukkutasana (cock-posture).

Apta Pramana Source

Hatharatnavali 3.73

Original Verse

"पद्मासनं सुसम्स्थ्यप्य जानूर्वोरन्तरे करौ ॥ निवेश्य भूमौ सम्स्थप्य व्योमस्थं कुक्कुटासनम् ॥७३॥"

Transliteration

"padmāsanaṁ susamsthyapya jānūrvorantare karau ॥ niveśya bhūmau samsthapya vyomasthaṁ kukkuṭāsanam ॥73॥"

Translation

Adopt padmasana, insert the arms between the knees and the thighs and firmly place the palms on the ground and remain aloft. This is known as kukkutasana. 73

Steps/Technique

1. Sit in padmasana.

2. Insert the arms between the thighs and the knees

3. Place the palms on the ground.

4. Lift the body and balance on the hands.

Atma Pramana Benefits

Brings stability of mind. Cleanses the morbidities of nadis. Strengthens the abdominals, hands, wrists, triceps, shoulders and back Opens the hips and groins Energizes the body Strengthens wrists Creates deeper focus and concentration

Sakshi Pramana Benefits

Kukkutasana is easiest to perform by slightly leaning forward to bring the weight onto the hands. Engaging moola and uddiyana bandha will help to lift and keep the legs suspended. Once in the air, there is a feeling of weightlessness.

Simple sketch

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