Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose)
Gomukhasana
“go” = cow
“mukha” = face
Cow Face Pose
Gomukha means one whose face resembles a cow. It also means a kind of a musical instrument narrow at one end and broad at the other like the face of a cow. – B.K.S. Iyengar
Gomukha is the name of the source of the river Ganges, a sacred place of pilgrimage. (Joseph LePage)
Heart of Pose
Hip & Shoulder Stretch
Note
This pose is good preparation for other poses. Top arm prepares for Handstand, Forearm Balance and Headstand. Bottom arm prepares for twists and Shoulderstand. (Rodney Yee)