Important And Useful Benefits Of Gomukhasana

by Kevin Pederson

Gomukhasana is also known as Cow Face Pose.

If you happen to look at this asana from behind it would resemble the face of the cow, due to this reason, this name has been given to this asana. Another theory for this name being given is that, the pose depicts the sitting position of the cow. The way this asana is done, makes it very easy to stretch most parts of your body.

The benefits are enormous and very useful as each part of your body is stretched making it more flexible.

It helps ones energy level to be at its optimum high making it very useful for your lethargic body. The toning of muscles becomes very important while doing this asana. It may be difficult at the first instance but once you happen to do it regularly you may be able to master the same.

The stretching and toning of the thighs and knees muscles makes you agile and more in control. A sense of achievement is attained when your hands touch each other. Your arms and shoulders also get stretched at the same time making helping you in the long run.

Your biceps and muscles including your back are strengthened which helps you do this asana in an erect position. It helps create a stagnant state which helps you to keep the body straight and very much parallel to the floor. Back and shoulder problems can be easily solved and treated by this asana.

Sitting in our office seats from which we hardly happen to get up, the stretching of every ligament in our body makes it worth doing this asana. Your hips and thighs, ankles, triceps and armpits are stretched. People suffering from problems like hernia and arthritis may see improvement in their health. The twisting and turning of your shoulders and wrists also helps your body’s free movement.

You can also try variations in your asansa by using props such as a rope, if your hand doesn’t happen to meet. With a partner around who would help you stretch or pull a little you can make your hands meet. The partner may also help you place your leg on top of each other, which you find to do.

People who are little flexible can do this asana with a slight stretch on the first attempt. But people who have very stiff bodies and are very tight at the shoulder would have to face some problem. In this case the use of a prop becomes very important to attain that level of satisfaction with your asana. Anyone who is suffering from any medical condition should check up with their doctor or yoga instructor before doing any of the asanas.

Related Topics

Cow Face Pose | Gomukhasana
Cow Face Pose - GomukhasanaTechnique 1. Sit erect stretching both your legs forwards, hands by your sides, palms resting the floor,
Beginners Yoga Poses Kids
Beginners Yoga Poses For KidsLooking for Beginners Yoga poses for kids? Yoga poses for kids have a variety of benefits for them. From stress...
Prenatal Yoga Positions
Prenatal Yoga Positions Yoga calls for a slim and flexible body so you can do a lot of twists and inversions, right? That goes to mean that...
Yoga Children | Yoga Kids | Asanas Kids
Yoga for Kids / ChildrenChildren get great benefits from Yoga. Their concentration and sense of calmness and relaxation improves and, by doing...
Standing Poses Basic Yoga Positions Start Poses
Standing Poses in YogaStanding poses in yoga are beneficial for improving your posture, strengthening your legs, and stretching your entire body....

More..

Related Questions

Breathing Exercise Benefits Pranayama
Pranayam (Breath control yoga) is the breathing exercise which forms the broad part of yoga. It helps in purification of the breath and provides...
Benefits Yoga | Yoga Benefits
Yoga is one of the oldest forms of spiritual paths in the world today. It was originated in India over a thousand years ago. The concept of yoga...
Positive Negative Effects Yoga
There's plenty to gain from the practice of yoga and if done in the proper manner, this therapy can reap benefits both for the mind and body. Yoga...
Benefits Yoga
Yoga offers tremendous benefits to its practitioners – physical, mental and emotional. There are no specifi
Techniques Benefits Pranayama
There are various kinds of paranayamas which one can undertake as a part of yoga and yoga exercises. It involves lot of breathing exercises which...

More..

Newsletter Subscription

Subscribe eBooks

Top Searched Keywords
	yoga poses
	breathing exercises
	kundalini yoga
	pavanamuktasana
	garudasana

Get Current News

Yoga Asana Benefits