Cow Face pose - Gaumukhasana
This asana improves lower back issues and anxiety.
How to do:
- Sit with your legs stretched out.
- Bend the left leg and bring the foot under the right hip.
- Bend the right leg over the left leg and draw it towards the left hip.
- Keep the right knee on the left one.
- Without raising, bend the left hand behind and bring the palm up.
- Raise the right hand, bend down to reach the left palm and clasp.
- Hold it in that position and close your eyes.
- Breath slowly. Sit in this position to the extent possible.
Benefits:
- The Pose gives flexibility to ankles, knees, thigh muscles, hips, shoulder joints, armpit, and arm joints.
- It helps in the conditions of lower back issues like sciatica.
- This pose can be used for meditation also.
- It activates the Parasympathetic Nervous System and helps drive out stress and anxiety.
Cautions:
- Children suffering from any of these conditions should avoid practising this asana: shoulder, back, neck or joint pain, migraine, or spinal disorders.
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