Gomukhasana (Cow-face Pose)
Is one of the popular sitting postures for the beginners . It is called cow-face because in this pose the lower limbs resemble the face of the cow. The two knees with the gap in between look like the mouth and, the shin- the side of the face. The feet look like the ears of the cow.
Contraindications and Cautions:
Avoid Gomukhasana if you have serious back orshoulder problems. If there is pain in the knees or hips, try not to extend the feet too far back.
Anatomical Focus:
Ankles
Hips
Thighs
Shoulders
Chest
Benefits:
Gomukhasana helps induce relaxation. When you feel tired, tense or worried, practicing Gomukhasana will help release the tension. Gomukhasana stimulates the kidneys Gomukhasana is helpful in relieving ailments like diabetes, high blood pressure, and sexual malfunction While practicing Gomukhasana the muscles of
the lower back, buttocks and the knees are properly stretched so Gomukhasana is beneficial in backache, sciatica and rheumatism Pelvic and reproductive organs are toned and massaged by regular practice of Gomukhasana
Effects:
The pose cures cramps in the legs and makes the leg muscles elastic. The chest is well expanded and the back becomes erect. The shoulder joints move freely and the latissimus dorsi are fully extended.
Is one of the popular sitting postures for the beginners . It is called cow-face because in this pose the lower limbs resemble the face of the cow. The two knees with the gap in between look like the mouth and, the shin- the side of the face. The feet look like the ears of the cow.
Contraindications and Cautions:
Avoid Gomukhasana if you have serious back orshoulder problems. If there is pain in the knees or hips, try not to extend the feet too far back.
Anatomical Focus:
Ankles
Hips
Thighs
Shoulders
Chest
Benefits:
Gomukhasana helps induce relaxation. When you feel tired, tense or worried, practicing Gomukhasana will help release the tension. Gomukhasana stimulates the kidneys Gomukhasana is helpful in relieving ailments like diabetes, high blood pressure, and sexual malfunction While practicing Gomukhasana the muscles of
the lower back, buttocks and the knees are properly stretched so Gomukhasana is beneficial in backache, sciatica and rheumatism Pelvic and reproductive organs are toned and massaged by regular practice of Gomukhasana
Effects:
The pose cures cramps in the legs and makes the leg muscles elastic. The chest is well expanded and the back becomes erect. The shoulder joints move freely and the latissimus dorsi are fully extended.
