Kukkutasana is an advanced arm balance often associated with Lotus Pose and arms threaded through the legs. It can stress the knees, shoulders, and wrists; do not force Lotus or attempt the lift without direct qualified instruction.
梵文名称Kukkutasana
练习类型Bound arm balance
建议级别高级
在舒适的范围内练习本指南仅供一般教育参考，不构成针对个人的医疗建议。如果感到剧烈疼痛、麻木、头晕或呼吸困难，请立即停止。
What is Rooster Pose?
Kukkutasana is a demanding arm balance commonly linked to Lotus Pose. The exact entry varies, but the knees should never be forced into Lotus to create room for the arms.
How should this posture be approached?
Learn the setup and exit in person from a qualified teacher. This page does not give a self-practice lifting sequence.
- Do not force the feet into Lotus or push on the knees.
- Avoid lifting if the shoulders or wrists are painful or fatigued.
- Use a clear, padded practice area with supervision.
- Stop for pain, numbness, or loss of control.
What is a lower-demand alternative?
Sit comfortably without Lotus, or practice a seated hand press with feet grounded if a teacher has shown it is suitable.
Common question: Is the arm balance worth forcing if Lotus is uncomfortable?
No. Choose a different posture; never force the knee position.
参考文献与扩展阅读
这些参考文献提供一般背景信息。它们并不验证本页中的每一项要领，也不能替代合格教师的指导。
- Yoga: Effectiveness and Safety National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). General context on yoga safety; not pose-specific instruction or endorsement.