Kukkut Asana

‘Kukkuta’ is a Sanskrit word which means a cock. This asana or posture resembles that of a cock and hence is called Kukkutasana.

Kukkutasana Technique

Sit in the Padmasana position. Insert the hands through the gap between the thighs and calves near the knees. Part with the fingers and gradually push the hands up to the elbows. Inhale and raise the body off the floor. Then continue normal breathing. Legs should be raised off the floor up to the kvel of the elbows. Hands can easily be inserted in the gap if he Padmasana position is slightly raised. Pot-bellied persons will i md it difficult to insert the hands in the gap between the calves find the thighs. In the beginning, remain in this position for ten seconds and gradually increase the time to a minute depending upon the age and ability of the aspirant.

Advantages

1. All the benefits derived from Utthita Padmasana or Lolasana are derived from this asana. The diseases which Utthita Padmasana cures can be cured by this asana also.
2. This asana is beneficial to those who have worms in their intestines.
3. This asana is very useful to women as it cures uneasiness, pain in the hips and heaviness caused by menstruation.
4. This asana gives sufficient exercise to the arms. It stengthens the wrists, the elbows and the shoulders-the three important joints of the arms.
5. This asana invigorates the body and delights the mind.

Kandapeedan Asana

This asana is difficult to perform. This asana presses the Kanda (the place near the navel). So it is called Kandapeedanasana.

Technique

Sit on the floor. Bend the legs at the knees. I the feet towards the trunk until the heels are close to the perineum and keep the knees on the floor. Join the palms in front I the chest. Keep the trunk erect. Keep the nose, the palms and the feet in a vertical line. Breathe in the normal way. This asana should be practiced with caution. Persons whose thighs and calves ite heavy will find it difficult to practise this asana. Those having i slim body can perform this asana comfortably.

Advantages

1. This asana cures all kinds of ailments and disorders of the knees. It also cures arthritis.
2. It strengthens the calves, aft veins.
3. It stimulates Kundalini Shakti.
4. This asana is the same as Padmasana or Siddhasana, so t has all the benefits of Padmasana and Siddhasana.

Kati Chakrasana

Stand keeping a distance of two feet between the feet. Raise both the arms on the sides of the body to the level of the shoulders. Turn the body by the waist to the right side, bring he left arm to the right shoulder and take the right arm to the hack. Then bringing the body to its original position, turn it to lay left side.

Repeat this asana eight times.