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Gomukhasana | Cow Face Yoga Pose | Steps | Benefits | Yogic Fitness

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In this practice

Key teachings

Correct alignment in asanas
Holistic living principles
Mindful execution of postures

Ideal for

Beginners to intermediate practitioners
Individuals focusing on hip and shoulder flexibility
Those interested in specific asana instruction

Lesson

Instructions

The Gomukhasana (Cow Face Yoga Pose) posture looks like the face of a cow from above as the feet resemble the horns and knees resemble the mouth. Place both feet on the ground, putting them on either side of the bottom, and hold the body erect. Raise the arm and bend the elbow and interlock with another arm at the back.

The Gomukhasana posture stretches buttock muscles and opens the chest. It also extends the latissimus dorsi.

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Steps

Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose)
Seated postures
Arm interlock behind the back
Mindful breathing

Benefits

Stretches buttock muscles
Opens the chest
Extends the latissimus dorsi
Improves hip flexibility
Enhances shoulder mobility
Corrects posture

Transcript

[Music] sit in dandasan bend your knees bring your left foot underneath your right knee stack your right knee directly on top of the left raise the right arm above your head bend the elbow simultaneously bring the left hand behind the back with a bent elbow interlock your hands behind your back breathe exhale release your arms uncross your legs and sit in them andaron repeat with the other leg [Music]

Practice summary

Level: all levels
Duration: 3 minutes
Equipment: yoga mat
Target areas: HipsShouldersChestUpper backGlutes
Energy: balancing

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