Go = Cow, Mukh = Face, Asana = Pose or Posture

Gomukhasana is designed to provide a stretch to the arms, triceps, shoulders, and chest muscles. It helps in promoting flexibility and opening up these areas of the body.

Steps 

1. Sit in the sitting stithi pose and take a deep breath 2 times.
2. Gently bend your left leg, and place it under your right buttock.
3. Fold your right leg and place it over your left thigh, ensuring that the knee joints are stacked directly in line with each other. Bring the heels close to the sides of the hips, allowing both hips to touch the floor.
4. As you inhale, raise your left arm above your head and bend the elbow. Simultaneously, bring your right arm behind your back and interlock your hands. Align the elbows vertically in one line. Lift your chest, head, and gaze forward, maintaining an erect trunk and expanded chest.
5. Hold this pose for 10 to 30 seconds, breathing normally. The feet on both sides resemble the ears, while the crossed legs resemble the face of a cow.
6. To release the pose, exhale and gently release your arms.
7. Repeat the same process by crossing the legs the other way.

Benefits of Gomukhasana (Cow Facing Pose)

1. Enhance shoulder flexibility and mobility
2. Stimulate hip opening and increase lower body flexibility
3. Promote stress relief and emotional balance
4. Alleviate sciatica
5. Assist in managing high blood pressure
6. Improve posture and support spine health
7. Address back pain through gentle stretching