Cow Face Pose,Yoga

In this practice

Key teachings

• Proper alignment in Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose)
• Mindful engagement of hips and shoulders
• Modifications and variations for different body types

Ideal for

• Individuals seeking to deepen hip and shoulder flexibility
• Practitioners wanting to learn correct Gomukhasana alignment
• Those with desk jobs experiencing tightness in hips and shoulders

Lesson

Instructions

Here's Esther Ekhart's step by step guide to Cow Face pose/ Gomukhasana. Great for the hips and shoulders and if you can bend forward it's also a treat for the lower back! Try it in a longer class on ekhartyoga.com with your free trial -

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Steps

• Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose) steps
• Shoulder stretches within Gomukhasana
• Hip opening techniques within Gomukhasana

Benefits

• Increased hip flexibility and external rotation
• Improved shoulder mobility and strength
• Relief for lower back tension
• Stretches ankles, thighs, and chest
• Stimulates abdominal organs