Kukkutasana : Yoga Positions
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‘Kukkuta’ is a Sanskrit word which means a cock. This asana or posture resembles that of a cock and hence the name is Kukkutasana.
Technique for Yoga Positions Kukkutasana:
Sit in the Padmasana position. Insert the hands through the gap between the thighs and calves near the knees. Start with the fingers and gradually push the hands [...]
Utthita padmasana(lolasana): Yoga Positions
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This asana is a variation of Padmasana.In thisasana,the body is lifted up with both hands on the floor. This is the reason why it is called ‘Utthita Padmasana’or Lolasana or Dolasana. This asana is more difficult than Padmasana because in this asana the whole body is balanced on both the hands.
Techniques for Yoga Positions Utthita [...]
Parvatasana: Yoga Positions
Posted at 11:01 am | Filed Under Yoga Asanas
Parvata means a mountain. This asana is also known as ‘Viyogasana’, because it involves a special technique of Yoga. Only healthy persons should practice this asana.
Technique Yoga Positions Parvatasana:
Sit in padmasana. Join the palms of the hands. Stretch the arms vertically up over the head. Some people perform this sitting in the posture of Veerasana. [...]