Shoulder Mobility for Gomukhasana
Hands, Arms and Shoulders
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48m
This practice focuses on preparing the shoulders for Cow-Faced Pose (Gomukhasana). You'll warm-up with some mobility exercises - some using a belt - and then move into a standing sequence that includes Pyramid Pose (Parsvottanasana), Wide Legged Forward Bend Twist (Parivrtta Prasarita Padottanasana) and Eagle Pose (Garudasana). A kneeling/seated sequence follows that includes another shoulder stretch, Thunderbolt Pose (Virasana) and, finally, Gomukhasana.
Props required: A yoga belt, 2 blocks and a blanket.
Mat direction: Long edge of the mat facing the screen.
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