• Suptavirasana.
• Baddhakonasana.
• Suptapadangusthasana.
• Suptabaddhakonasana.
• Virasana.
• Upavisthakonasana.

Follow-up poses for Gomukhasana:

Here are some of the yoga asanas you can try after practicing the cow face pose or Gomukhasana.

• Bharadvajasana.
• ArdhaMatsyendrasana.
• Padmasana.
• Garudasana.
• UpavisthaKonasana.
• Paschimottanasana.
• Marichyasana III.

Gomukhasana Health Benefits:

We have presented you with the list of Gomukhasana benefits:

• Gomukhasana makes your back more elastic by helping flex your back.
• It helps release the cervical spine and cures stiff shoulders efficiently.
• You can treat sciatica by practicing Gomukhasana regularly.
• Gomukhasana works exceptionally well for diabetic people by helping enhance kidney function.
• Pericardium area is made more accessible with regular practice of Gomukhasana.
• You can also reduce stress and anxiety by practicing this asana.
• It helps with the functioning of abdominal organs by expanding the lower abdominal muscles.
• This asana helps burn the unnecessary fat in the tummy area. In addition, it gives you a toned torso by deep stretching the abdominal area.
• Gomukhasana improves blood circulation in the chest with breathing which expands the diaphragm.
• Performing this asana makes your shoulders and upper arms more flexible, resulting in strong bicep and tricep muscles.
• Your entire body gets a good flow of prana as your entire spine is stretched.
• The abdominal muscles are put to work with the various varieties of Gomukhasana, improving digestion.

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Contraindication And Precautions of Gomukhasana:

• Some of the precautions and contraindications of performing Gomukhasana are as follows:
• Refrain from practicing Gomukhasana if you have rotator cuff injuries or knee pains or experiencing excessive shoulder injury.
• Practice this asana under the guidance of a certified yoga instructor if you have backache.
• Suppose you feel pain in any body part during the stretching part of the Gomukhasana. In that case, it is advisable not to do the asana.
• Refrain from performing this asana if you have soft tissue injuries such as muscle damage, ligaments, and tendons.
• It is advised not to perform Gomukhasana if you have bleeding piles, spondylitis, or pain in the thigh.

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