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3. Gomukhasana
- “Go” denotes a cow, “mukha” denotes a face and “asana” denotes a pose.
- The elbows resemble a cow’s ears, while the folded legs resemble a cow’s mouth.
Steps
- 1. Sit with your back straight on a yoga mat. Keep your legs extended.
- 2. Keep both the feet together and place your palms on the hips.
- 3. Now fold your left leg and gently place it under the right buttock.
- 4. Bring your right leg over your left thigh.
- 5. Stack both the knees closely over one another.
- 6. Now raise your left arm and bring it to the back over the shoulder. Keep the arm upwards, bend the elbow and palm facing outwards.
- 7. Stretch your right hand to the right, behind the back. Now, bend the elbow to reach the left hand.
Try to grasp both hands with fingers interlocking behind the back.
- 8.Keep your spine straight and your head facing forward.
- 9. Release your breath as you relax your hands and legs.
- 10. Repeat the same steps using opposite legs and hands.
- 11. After the pose, sit in a comfortable cross-legged posture.
Duration: 60-120 seconds