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    GOMUKHASANA

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    Gomukhasana, also known as Cow Face Pose, resembles the face of a contented cow. It is performed by sitting in Hero Pose (Veerasana) and folding one leg over the other, then twisting to grasp the hands behind the back. Holding this pose helps induce relaxation and relieve tension in the spine, neck, and shoulders. It has benefits such as easing stress-related ailments like diabetes and high blood pressure. Gomukhasana is recommended for at least one minute in each direction to help relax the body and mind.

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    GOMUKHASANA

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    Gomukhasana, also known as Cow Face Pose, resembles the face of a contented cow. It is performed by sitting in Hero Pose (Veerasana) and folding one leg over the other, then twisting to grasp the hands behind the back. Holding this pose helps induce relaxation and relieve tension in the spine, neck, and shoulders. It has benefits such as easing stress-related ailments like diabetes and high blood pressure. Gomukhasana is recommended for at least one minute in each direction to help relax the body and mind.

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    Gomukhasana, also known as Cow Face Pose, resembles the face of a contented cow. It is performed by sitting in Hero Pose (Veerasana) and folding one leg over the other, then twisting to grasp the hands behind the back. Holding this pose helps induce relaxation and relieve tension in the spine, neck, and shoulders. It has benefits such as easing stress-related ailments like diabetes and high blood pressure. Gomukhasana is recommended for at least one minute in each direction to help relax the body and mind.

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    GOMUKHASANA

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    Gomukhasana, also known as Cow Face Pose, resembles the face of a contented cow. It is performed by sitting in Hero Pose (Veerasana) and folding one leg over the other, then twisting to grasp the hands behind the back. Holding this pose helps induce relaxation and relieve tension in the spine, neck, and shoulders. It has benefits such as easing stress-related ailments like diabetes and high blood pressure. Gomukhasana is recommended for at least one minute in each direction to help relax the body and mind.

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    Asanas: Practice | Gomukhasana

    (Cows Face Pose)


    Most asanas can be easily categorized into specific groups such as backward bending, forward
    bending, spinal twist, balancing and so forth. However, some asanas dont fit into any obvious
    category.

    Gomukhasana

    Dhanurakarshanasana

    Baka dhyanasana

    These three asanas are well worth practising for they have distinctive benefits.
    Gomukhasana (Cows Face Pose)
    In Sanskrit gomukha means cows face. This asana is so called because it resembles the face of a
    contented cow. At first this may not seem obvious, but in time you will find that the final pose does in
    fact seem to evoke some similarity with a cows face. It seems to be more of a symbolic rather than an
    actual resemblance.
    Scriptural references
    In the Gherand Samhita it says: Place your legs on the ground so that the two feet are on either side
    of the back. Keep the body straight and steady so that it looks like the head of a cow. This is called
    gomukhasana. (2:17)
    This is a very incomplete description, and a person would not be able to practise gomukhasana without
    further details.
    The same description, equally incomplete, is given in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
    Sitting position
    The sitting position for gomukhasana is veerasana (heros pose). This is a meditative asana1. The right
    leg can be folded above the left or the left above the right; it does not matter.
    Technique
    Sit in veerasana with the right leg folded over the left leg. Make sure that the right knee is located
    directly above the left knee.

    Hold the back straight.


    Raise the right arm and place the hand over the shoulder.
    Place the left arm and hand behind the back.
    Try to grasp the left hand with the right hand behind the back; at first you may find this difficult, but
    with practise it becomes very easy.
    The back of the left hand should lie in contact with the spine, while the palm of the right hand should
    point towards the spine.
    Join the fingers of the two hands.
    Hold the spine erect.
    Raise the head so that it faces forwards.
    Close the eyes.
    This is the final pose and is shown in the above figure.
    Stay in the final pose for a minute or so.
    Then release the hands and straighten the legs.
    Now the asana must be repeated in the opposite direction.
    Fold the left leg on top of the right leg in veerasana.
    Raise the left arm and place the hand over the left shoulder.
    Place the right arm behind the back.
    Try to join the two hands.
    Straighten the back and hold the head upright.
    Close the eyes and remain in the final pose for the same length of time as the other side.

    Gomukhasana (Cows Face Pose) |


    Breathing & Benefits
    The breathing should be normal in the final pose. If you wish you can practice ujjayi pranayama.
    Awareness
    Be aware of the breathing in the final pose.
    Duration
    You can practice Gomukhasana for as long as you wish: there is no limit. At least a minute or two in
    each direction is recommended.

    Sequence
    Gomukhasana can be practiced at any place and at any time. It can be done at any stage in
    your asana practice program.
    Benefits
    Gomukhasana is an excellent asana for inducing relaxation. If you feel tired, tense or worried then we
    strongly suggest that you practice Gomukhasana for at least ten minutes. It helps to greatly ease away
    tension. For this reason, it has been found very useful for helping to relieve ailments such as diabetes,
    high blood pressure and sexual malfunctions.
    Gomukhasana directly helps to remove stiffness in the spine, neck and shoulders. It also develops the
    chest and improves breathing.

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