Basic SittingIntermediate
Side Rooster Pose
Parsva Kukkutasana
Side Rooster Pose twists the lotus-bound legs to one flank while balancing on the palms, sharpening waist strength and wrist control.
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How to Perform
- 1
Enter Rooster Pose with arms threaded through Padmasana and palms grounded beside the hips.
- 2
Shift weight into the hands, exhale, and lift the lotus off the floor.
- 3
Rotate the torso to the right, bringing both lotus knees toward the right upper arm while elbows stay hugged in.
- 4
Keep the spine tall, chest open, and breath smooth as you balance with the legs resting along one arm.
- 5
Return to centre with control, lower gently, and repeat facing the other side.
Benefits
- Strengthens wrists, arms, and obliques via the lateral twist.
- Maintains hip openness and knee mobility within lotus.
- Builds focus and proprioception for asymmetric arm balances.
Alignment Cues
- Elbows stay hugged toward midline
- Lotus rests securely along the turning-side arm
- Spine remains tall with gaze following the twist
- Breath remains smooth to ground the pose
Common Mistakes
- • Collapsing shoulders
- • Holding breath
- • Insufficient core engagement
- • Dumping weight into wrists
Contraindications
- • Knee injury in lotus
- • Wrist inflammation
Recommended Props
BlocksBlanket