Level 8
Padma Kukkutasana - Rooster in Lotus
Starting Position: Padmasana
Concentration: on balance
Breath: normal breathing
Repetitions: once
Practice: Sit in Padmasana. >Slide the hands between the thighs and calves and place the hands on the floor. The fingers are spread and point outwards. Transfer the weight forward onto the hands. >Raise the body and hold the posture for one minute. >Slowly return to the starting position.
Benefits: Strengthens the muscles of the arms and shoulders. Improves balance and concentration.
Caution: Avoid this Asana with tendonitis problems of the wrist.
CHAPTER CONTENT
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Padmasana -
Gorakhasana -
Padma Parvatasana -
Bandha Padmasana -
Tadagi Mudra -
Padma Lolasana -
Garbha Pindasana -
Padma Kukkutasana -
Gupta Padmasana -
Bandha Mayurasana -
Padma Matsyasana -
Padma Bakasana -
Ardha Padma Sarvangasana -
Padma Sarvangasana -
Padma Pindasana -
Padma Vrikshasana -
Urdhva Padmasana -
Padma Vrishchikasana -
Niralambasana -
Padma Yoga Mudra -
Bhastrika Pranayama with Maha Bandha -
Self-Inquiry Meditation Level 8
