Cow Face Pose (Gomukhasana) is designed to improve posture and alleviate pain or discomfort associated with poor posture. Poor posture can lead to muscle tension, joint pain, and back problems, among other issues. This exercise aims to strengthen the muscles responsible for maintaining good postures, such as the back, neck, and core muscles, and to increase flexibility and mobility in the joints.
Equipment: No equipment
Level: Beginners to advanced
Works on muscles: Lower Back, Neck and Shoulders, Chest
How To Perform Cow Face Pose Correctly
Step 1
- Raise your arm above your head and bend it at the elbow
Step 2
- Bring the other hand behind your back
- Interlock both hands and try to close the gap between both hands.
- Pull back your head into a straight line with your spine
Tip: Try to expand your chest as much as possible
Step 3
- Release your arms after 10 seconds and repeat on the other side
Tip: Try to take a deep breath while doing this exercise
Watch Below Video To Learn The Exercise Steps Properly
Benefits of Performing Cow Face Pose Daily
Posture Correction is a seated Seated Gomukhasana that helps stretch the arms, triceps, shoulders and chest. It helps to open up the chest, shoulders, and hips, which can improve posture and reduce tension in the upper body and hips. And also helps to: –
- Correct forward head posture
- Correct rounded shoulders
- Improve spinal health
Why Adding Gomukhasana To Your Routine Is Important?
Presently, working with a computer has become common, as computers are being widely used in homes and workplaces, and the working time in a sedentary posture is increasing.
Adding Gomukhasana exercise to your routine is important for improving your overall health and reducing the risk of neck and back pain, injury, and other health issues associated with poor posture.
Try 2 mins Cow Face Pose with O’Coach app
To add this workout to your daily routine, you can create your own custom workout routine as per your needs or preferences or simply download the exercise.
Click here to check out the full detailed posture correction exercise plan
Also Read: Everyday 2 mins plank to reduce back pain and improve posture
