Kukkutasana

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Kukkutasana (Sanskrit: ??????????; IAST: Kukku??sana), Cock Pose, or Rooster Posture is an asana.

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Etymology

The name comes from the Sanskrit words kukku?? meaning "cock" and asana (???) meaning "posture" or "seat".

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Benefits

Kukku??sana 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. This asana is very beneficial for women in overcoming the hip pain and discomfort from menstruation.

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Variations

Two variations of Kukkutasana are Urdhva Kukkutasana (Upward Cock Pose) and Parsva Kukkutasana (Sideways Cock Pose).

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See also

• List of asanas

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References

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Further reading

• Iyengar, B. K. S. (1 October 2005). Illustrated Light On Yoga. HarperCollins. ISBN 978-81-7223-606-9. Retrieved 9 April 2011. 
• Saraswati, Swami Satyananda (1 August 2003). Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha. Nesma Books India. ISBN 978-81-86336-14-4. 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. Retrieved 9 April 2011. 

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External links

• Instructions
• Technique

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