Cow’s Face (Gomukhasana)

Benefits:

• Stretches shoulders and chest

• Strengthens muscles of the upper back

• Improves posture

Steps:

• Begin in a seated position

• Hold a strap or belt in your right hand (no strap needed if flexible enough)

• Reach your right hand over your shoulder, dropping the strap down your back

• Bring your left hand behind your back, then begin moving it up your back

• Hold onto the strap, working your hands towards each other (clasp hands together, if possible)

• Sit up tall, open your chest, press your shoulders down, tuck in your tailbone to remove arch from low back

• Take 4-6 breaths into the stretch

• Release your hands back to your sides

Repeat on the other side (holding strap in left hand)