Yoga is a very subtle spiritual discipline that brings harmony between mind and body. Though yoga originated in the Indian subcontinent, it has been quickly gaining popularity globally. Although there are several poses, in this article, we have discussed the Gomukhasana yoga pose and its benefits in detail. In Sanskrit, ‘Go’ means cow, ‘Mukha’ means the face, and ‘Asana’ means pose.

Incidentally, ‘Gomukh’ means light in the head or lightness of the head. However, the body resembles a cow’s face while performing this pose, giving it the name. Read on!

What is Gomukhasana (Cow face pose)?

The translation of the Sanskrit word Gomukhasana is also called cow face pose yoga. Go means cow, mukha means face, and asana means posture. Gomukhasana can be performed with a set of different asanas. It is a seated yoga posture that enhances your chest, shoulders, arms, and triceps.

The name “cow-face” is given to this yoga asana because your body looks like a cow’s face while performing this asana.

Step by Step Procedure to Perform Gomukhasana:

Here is the simple procedure of the Gomukhasanayoga pose you need to follow to get all the benefits associated with it.

• Sit down on a yoga mat on the floor.
• Stretch your legs in front while keeping your back erect.
• Now place your left leg under your right buttock gently.
• Place your right leg over your left thigh by folding it.
• Make sure your knees are stacked on top of the other and close together.
• Place your left arm behind your back by folding it.
• Now stretch your right arm to reach your left hand by placing the right arm over your right shoulder. Stretch as much as you can.
• It might not feel easy initially, but you can stretch your hands behind your back with practice.
• Expand your chest, lean slightly back while keeping your trunk erect.
• Make sure you remain in this pose for as long as you can.
• Concentrate on your breathing throughout performing this asana.

Preparatory Poses for Gomukhasana:

Here are some of the Gomukhasana preparatory poses you can practice that will provide your body with ease. Some of the poses are: