With Props (1)
Gomukhasana with Strap
गोमुखासन स्ट्रैप
Cow Face arms with strap — bridges the gap when hands can't clasp behind the back.
Anatomy Involved
Benefits
- Makes Gomukhasana arms accessible
- Gradual shoulder opening
- Iyengar essential
- Great for desk workers
- Full anatomical benefits — muscles, joints, organs →
Avoid If
- Shoulder injuries (acute)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Teaching Cues
For yoga teachers — verbal cues to guide students
6 cues
Teaching Cues
For yoga teachers — verbal cues to guide students
- 1Sit on the front edge of your sitting bones
- 2Lengthen the spine upward on each inhalation
- 3Keep the chest lifted and shoulders relaxed
- 4Ground down through the sitting bones
- 5Maintain an elongated spine — avoid rounding the back
- 6Surrender the weight of the body to the props and the floor
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About this Pose
Cow Face arms with strap — bridges the gap when hands can't clasp behind the back.
How to Practice
1. Sit in Gomukhasana (or any seat).
2. Right arm up, reach down behind back.
3. Left arm down, reach up behind back.
4. Hold strap in top hand — dangling behind back.
5. Bottom hand grabs strap.
5 more steps remaining
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gomukhasana with Strap
What is Gomukhasana with Strap?
Cow Face arms with strap — bridges the gap when hands can't clasp behind the back.
What are the benefits of Gomukhasana with Strap?
Makes Gomukhasana arms accessible. Gradual shoulder opening. Iyengar essential. Great for desk workers.
Who should avoid Gomukhasana with Strap?
Avoid this pose if you have: Shoulder injuries (acute).
How many steps are in Gomukhasana with Strap?
Gomukhasana with Strap is practiced in 10 steps. Sit in Gomukhasana (or any seat).
Is Gomukhasana with Strap suitable for beginners?
Yes, Gomukhasana with Strap is a beginner-friendly pose suitable for all levels.
What props are needed for Gomukhasana with Strap?
You may use: strap. Props make the pose more accessible and comfortable.
What conditions does Gomukhasana with Strap help with?
Gomukhasana with Strap is therapeutic for: shoulder injury, posture correction, neck pain.
What poses should I do before Gomukhasana with Strap?
Prepare with: Gomukhasana, Staff Pose, Baddha Konasana, Adho Mukha Virasana (Child's Pose). These warm up the relevant muscles and joints.
Build Your Own Sequence
Combine Gomukhasana with Strap with other poses