Modified Cow Face Pose (Gomukhasana) Exercise
Description
Modified cow face pose or Gomukhasana exercise is a seated pose in yoga. Cow face pose is a great posture to stretch legs, shoulders, ankles, thighs, chest, abs and arms. It is a challenging pose that requires muscles’ elasticity. A resistance band takes the pose to a higher level. Resistance band makes the exercise more intense and challenging as it strengthens the specific arms and shoulder muscles. The yoga cow face or gomukhasana pose works on spine and back muscles as you have to concentrate on correct posture throughout the exercise. It is a useful crossed legs pose for pelvis and lower body muscles.
Step 1
With the belt in your left hand, lift your arm up towards the ceiling. As you exhale, bring your palm towards your shoulder blade behind your head. As you inhale, you extend up from the armpit out to your elbow.
Step 2
With your right arm rotated so your palm faces backwards, grab the belt along the back of your body. Over a count of five breaths, keep reaching upwards with your right hand, trying to bring your fingertips together. Hold for 30 seconds, then switch arms and repeat this exercise.
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