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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