GOMUKHASANA (COW’S FACE POSE)
Philosophy This pose or Asana is adopted from one of the 8400000 creatures that is "Cow". A sacred animal from the scripture Ramayanam. Please remember the qualities of Surabhi or Kamadhenu while practicing. Verbal Cues: Step-1: Sit in Dandasana (stick pose) or Sukhasana (easy pose) which is considered to be Samasthitihi gaze horizontally in front and inhale. Step-2: Exhale bring the right foot to the outside of the left hip and left foot the outside of the right hip placing the thighs right over the left in line. Step-3: Inhale rise the right arm from sideways, bend the elbow to place the palm at the back of the neck or between the shoulder blades (scapula). Step-4: Exhale take the left arm behind to reach the lower back. Now bend the elbow and try to catch the right hand fingers at the level of scapulae. This is the final pose to maintain for 5 to 10 breaths. Step-5: Inhale release the fingers and bring the left arm to neutral. Then, exhale to bring the right ar...
