Cow Face Pose

Gomukhasana

Stack the knees and bring the hands together behind the back, using a strap if needed.

Go means cow; mukha means face.

Movement guidance

Preparation
Check the knees and shoulders separately. Sit on a cushion if needed.
Entry and alignment
Fold the legs so the knees approach a stack. Reach one arm up and the other behind the back.
Hold and breathe
Do not force the knees into a stack or pull the hands together. Keep breathing comfortably without holding your breath.
Exit and next movement
Release the hands first, then support and unfold the upper leg.

Choose variations and transitions within your comfortable range.

Gomukhasana A · Hands beneath the knee

Cross the legs with feet beneath opposite hips and join the hands under the upper knee. Do not twist the knees to adjust sitting height.

Gomukhasana B · Hands behind the back

Use variation A's legs with one arm above and the other below to join behind the back. Use a strap if the hands do not meet.

Sit comfortably cross-legged and hold a strap between the hands.

Difficulty refers to the photographed form. Individual experience may differ.