Kukkutasana (Cock Pose / Rooster Pose)
Learned: Appendix Only
See Manual Pages: A-118
Where this can show up in class: Peak Pada
This pose can be done in the following orientations: Arm Balance.
| Hip and Knee Information | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip Position | Knee Position | Significant Weight Bearing | |||
| Open | Closed | Bent | Straight | ||
| Front/Leading Leg | X | X | |||
| Back/Second Leg | X | X | |||
| Movements of Prana | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Prana | Apana | Vyana | Samana |
Crown Spine Feet |
Hands |
Tailbone |
Between forearms and legs Between hands |
| Relevant Asanas | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kramas | Related Asanas | Pratikryasanas |
Padmasana Bhujapidasana Sukhasana Dwi Pada Sirsasana (for Urdhva version) Garbha Pindasana Tolasana |
| Physical Key Actions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Joint Mobilizations | Muscle Stretching | Muscle Engagement |
Hip external rotation Hip abduction Hip flexion |
Adductors |
Arms Shoulders |
| Common Misalignments | |
|---|---|
| Mixalignments | Cues to help |