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14 June 2011

Gomukhasana / Cow -face Pose

How to perform the Gomukhasana :
  • Sit in the Dandasana position ( as shown in the video )
  • Bend your right leg, and now left leg under the right knee. So that, your left heel touches the right buttock
  • Now bend your right leg over the top of left leg. So that, your right heel touches the left buttock
  • Bring your right arm over the shoulder and bend the right elbow so that right palm rests on the upper back 
  • Bring your left arm out to the side, palm facing back and bend the left elbow and move the left hand behind your back palm facing out.
  • Now try to hook your fingers together behind your back
  • So that, your right elbow pointed upwards and your left elbow pointed down.
  • Release your hands and straighten your legs
  • Now change the direction of your hands and legs and repeat the same process

Things to remember :

  • Keep the attention on your breathe
  • Keep your head and spine straight
  • The left forearm should be parallel to the spine with the hand between the shoulder blades and via verse
  • Initially, it is not possible to connect your hands. so you can use a strap
  • Place the strap in the right hand and let the strap hang behind your head and grab the other end with the left hand
  • While in regular practice, you can hold your fingers slowly.

Benefits :

  • Reduces the tension in the neck and upper back
  • Stretches the shoulders
  • Increases the lungs capacity
  • Opens the chest area
  • It stimulates the kidneys
  • If practiced  for a minimum 10 minutes. it alleviates the tiredness

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