Gomukhasana (Cow face pose) and it's benefits

Gomukhasana commonly known as Cow Face Pose in English is a seated pose. The Sanskrit name Gomukhasana is derived from three words, the first, Go which means Cow, the second, Mukha which means Face or Mouth and the third, Asana which means posture. The Sanskrit word Go also means Light, hence the name Gomukhasana can also be understood as an asana representing the Divine Light in the head. In this asana, the whole body seems to be in the shape of a cow’s face, the thighs and calves take a shape which is wide at one end and taper at the other. This asana gives an intense stretch to the limbs and the back and strengthens the back and the chest muscles, along with it there are several other benefits of Gomukhasana, but first, let’s begin by knowing the steps to practice Gomukhasana.
Steps to practice Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose)
It is very important to know the right alignment of the body in an asana to avoid the formulation of any kind of injury and to attain the maximum benefits of the asana. Here are the steps to practice Gomukhasana correctly: 
  • Relax the body. Take 3 long deep breaths.
  • Stretch the left arm to the side and fold it behind the back.
  • Stretch the right arm up above the head and fold it over the right shoulder.
  • Keep the back of the left hand in contact with the spine whereas the palm of the right hand should rest against the spine.
  • Clasp the fingers of both hands behind the back.
  • Keep the raised elbow behind the head in a pose in which the head presses against the inside of the raised arm.
  • The spine should remain erect and head straight.
  • Keep the eyes closed and stay in the same position for up to a minute or a few seconds.
  • Then unclasp the hands, straighten the legs and relax the body.
  • Then repeat the same by keeping the left knee uppermost and the left arm over the left shoulder.

Benefits of Gomutkhasana (Cow Face Pose)

The health benefits of Gomukhasana which one can experience gradually with regular practice are as follows :
  • Excellent for inducing relaxation.
  • Beneficial in curing sexual ailments.
  • Improves the functioning of the kidney.
  • Induces the flow of energy and refreshes the body.
  • Improves the body posture by opening the chest area.
  • Helpful in getting rid of stress, tension, fatigue and anxiety.
  • Relieves a backache, sciatica, rheumatism, arthritis and joint pain.
  • Alleviates the cramps in the legs and strengthen the leg muscles.
  • Cure frozen shoulder and helpful in removing the general stiffness of shoulders and neck.

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