07/06/2022
Gomukhasana :
A Sanskrit word, Gomukhasana literally translates into a cow face posture (go – cow, mukha – face, asana – pose).
It helps stretch the arms, triceps, shoulders, and chest. Requiring the practitioner to sit erectly, it also enhances one’s posture.
Various benefits of this asana, if practiced regularly :
✨Relieves chronic knee pain and sciatica
✨Helps in high blood-pressure
✨Reproductive organs are toned and massaged
✨Cures stiff shoulders
✨ Elongates spine and strengthens hip joints
✨Reduces stress and anxiety
✨ Strengthens back muscles and makes itflexible
✨ Stimulates kidneys
✨Strengthens muscles of ankles, hips, thighs, shoulders, triceps, inner armpits and chest
Expert tip: If you can’t clasp your fingers then just stretch your hands at the back. With time, you’ll become flexible enough to practice Gomukhasana perfectly.
