Kukkutasana (कुक्कुटासन; IAST: Kukkuṭāsana), Cock Pose, or Rooster Posture is an asana. == Etymology == The name comes from the Sanskrit words kukkuṭā meaning `cock` and asana (आसन) meaning `posture` or `seat`. == Benefits == Kukkuṭāsana helps in the strengthening of the joints as the wrists, elbows and sho... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kukkutasana