Sanskrit: Gomukhasana
go-moo-KHAH-sah-nah
Benefits
Stretches shoulders, triceps and chest
Stimulates reproductive organs
Relieves tiredness, anxiety and tension
Standard Cues
Sit on your heels with your knees together. Lengthen your spine.
Bend your left arm behind your back and bring the hand in between your shoulder blades, palm facing away.
Reach your right arm up with an inhale. Bend your elbow with an exhale and clasp your fingers behind your back.
Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths. Release your arms and change sides.
Short Cues and Options
Keep neck neutral and relaxed
Lengthen spine
Gently stretch elbows vertically away from each other and toward midline
Hold opposite elbows behind your back to lessen the shoulder stretch.