Cure Stiff shoulders and improve posture with Gomukh Asana(Cow Face Pose)

In the Gomukh Asana (Cow Faced pose) the shape of the body resembles shape of cow face therefore its name. This pose extends the upper back and the shoulders and relieves the stress and tiredness from the back and entire body and useful for relieving stiff shoulder condition.

How to Practice Gomukh Asana (Cow Face Pose)?

1. Sit on the mat with legs extended in front.


2. Fold the left leg and take it besides your right hips.


3. Now fold the right leg and take it over the left thigh. Try to achieve stability in the seating pose.


4. Extend the right hand above the right shoulder.


5. Fold the right hand at the elbow and bring it behind the shoulder.


6. Now take the left hand behind the back and try to hold the right hand.


7. Try to keep the head still and stay for around minute. Try to extend the time gradually with practice.


8. Gradually come out of the pose and practice with other side.

Note: People with stiff shoulders will find it difficult to hold the hands behind the back. They should hold a towel or handkerchief and hold both the ends with the two hands. Gradually try to bring the hands closer and with regular practice you will be able to clasp the hands without a towel.



Benefits of Gomukh Asana

1. Gomukh Asana removes the Stiffness of Shoulders.


2. This pose helps in correcting the posture by making the back erect. Here is another article on body posture.


3. Cures stiffness of knees


4. As per some schools of yoga this also relieves hydrocele.