Yoga Chikitsa · Primary · Seated Sequence
Kukkutasana
Rooster
What it is
Kukkutasana, rooster pose, follows directly from Garbha Pindasana.
What it looks like
With the legs still in lotus and the arms threaded through, you place the hands on the floor and lift the body up, balancing on the hands. It is held for five breaths.
Why it is practised
It adds a lift and a balance to the previous pose, asking for strength in the arms and the centre of the body. It is a short, energetic moment in the sequence. The body stays compact, with the knees lifted as high as the arms allow, and the breath remains even throughout the hold.
What to pay attention to
Lift a little at a time. Keep the gaze forward and steady. If the arms cannot thread through, simply sit in lotus or cross-legged and press the hands into the floor.
Who it suits
Students who can do Garbha Pindasana. Others use an adapted lift.
Next in the sequence: Baddha Konasana.
From the same lotus, the hands plant and the body lifts.
Practise this Primary pose in a Mysore-style room, or in a private session in Dubai or online.
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