Kukkutasana:

Kukkutasana is an advanced balancing yoga pose that requires good flexibility of the legs and benefits the arms and shoulders.

Steps of Kukkutasana :

First sit in the Lotus Pose (Padmasana).

Put your arms in-between the gape of your thighs and calf muscles, and your palms should touch the ground or floor through this gape.

Now spread out your fingers, pointing forward.

push your palms as much as possible. After that, breathe in while you try to lift your body.

You have to support your body weight by your palms. By daily practice, you will gain the ability to achieve balance.

Hold the Position for 1 to 5 minutes and breathes normally.

Breathe out and release the pose and get back to the ground.

As per your convenience repeat the pose as much as you can.

How to do Kukkutasana?

Tips:-

To help maintain your balance focus on a point in the distance .

Try to keep the back as straight as possible .

If you have very hairy/muscular/fat arms or legs inserting your arm may be more difficult at first, you can put oil on your legs to make this step easier but if you feel pain then stop.

Benefits of Kukkutasana :-

It stretches your Arms, spine and strengthens your shoulders, Elbows and wrists.

Makes your chest broader.

Loosened up your legs.

This asana develops balance and strength furthermore increases your concentration level.

The perineum contracts amid this asana, in this manner, the muscles are reinforced.

This asana enacts and manages the Muladhara Chakra.

Invigorates your digestive system.

Stimulates the digestive system.

Beneficial in menstrual discomfort and hip pain.

Strengthens: Joint, Shoulder, Wrist, Elbow joint

type :-

balacing .

Contraindications:

Weak or injured wrists.

Knee injuries.

Be aware of weak elbows and shoulders, and stop if the pose becomes painful.