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Cow Face Pose

Sanskrit: 
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Gomukhasana

go-moo-KAHS-uh-nuh

Go = Cow, Mukha = Face, Asana = Pose

Arms and Legs Wrap

Intermediate

Heart, Sacral

Hip Opener

Overview

This pose opens the shoulders and hips simultaneously, grounding the breath and encouraging spaciousness.

Engage the core, elongate the spine, and maintain steady breath.

Emotional openness, surrender, and connection

Opens shoulders and hips while grounding breath.

Stretches shoulders and hips simultaneously, balances left-right energy.

Encourage steady breath, alignment, and mindful entry.

Stack knees. Reach one arm up and other behind. Clasp hands or use strap.

Use props or modify depth as needed.

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