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There
are several different types of postures and asanas in Yoga and every asana is
formulated to heal certain physical, mental or emotional discomfort and ills.
Every bend, twist, and pose has to be done accurately if you want to benefit
from Yoga. You do not just do the postures and asanas but rather completely
indulge your mind and body while trying to get your breathing in sync with the
movements. Before you begin, it’s important to free your mind and loosen up
your body because a distracted mind can lead to recurrent mistakes when
performing the asanas.
There
are many asanas that offer health benefits is the Goumukhasana, also known as
the Cow face pose. Mastering this pose will be difficult initially, but with
constant practice you can easily do it. Gomukhasana means cow face pose in
Sanskrit wherein Go means cow and Mukh means face. The asana stretches the body
and helps target the shoulders and the hip area. If you suffer from problems
like a stiff back, backaches, diabetes and any particular sexual disease then
the Cow face pose can be beneficial for you.
Stiffness
and inflexibility in the back is a very common issue that many are suffering
from today. With our lifestyle getting more hectic, it’s bound to take a toll
on our health. Religiously practicing yoga and relying on healthy food is one
way to improve your health.
Benefits of Gomukhasana
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Effective relief from
back aches and stiffness in the back and shoulders.
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It can assist in the
treatment of sciatica if practices on a regular basis.
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Helps in aligning the
spine and improving one’s posture.
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If you are suffering
from diabetes, then the practice of the Cow face pose is beneficial for you.
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It helps in dealing
with sexual ailments and strengthens the pelvic muscles.
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It stretches the hips,
shoulders, inner thighs etc and tones them.
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If the asana is done
right, then it can improve your balance and stability and strengthen your core.
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It helps in increasing
flexibility and energy levels.
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It helps open up the
chest and facilitate in deep breathing.
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For women, this asana
is great to strengthen and lift the chest region.
Although
this asana is suitable for people of all ages, it’s important to make sure that
you do not overdo it. If you suffer from knee problems then it is advisable not
to perform this pose. Remember that it might be difficult to stretch your hands
all the way to interlock them, so try using a towel or rope in the beginning
stages. Practicing Goumukhasana helps in promoting relaxation and stimulates
positive feelings. People with problems of piles should also avoid this asana.
Within
a few weeks of regular practice, you will feel more energetic and strong since
your muscles will feel tauter. It is also great for people suffering from blood
pressure problems and helps in releasing tension from the shoulder and hip
area. The pelvic and reproductive organs will be more toned on regular practice
of this asana, which is especially beneficial for women. Benefit from the daily
practice of this asana along with breathing exercises and meditation.
