Cow Face Pose

Difficulty

Intermediate

Position

Seated, Standing

Type

Static stretching, Yoga

Sides

Both sides

Hold time

30–60 s per set in our routines

How to do the Cow Face Pose

1. Sit or stand tall and raise one arm overhead.
2. Bend the lifted elbow so your hand reaches down between your shoulder blades.
3. Extend the other arm out, bend the elbow, and slide the hand up your back to meet the top hand.
4. Clasp hands if they connect, or simply reach toward each other while keeping your chest lifted.

Tips

• Keep your torso upright instead of leaning forward.
• Draw the bottom shoulder back so the chest stays open.

Adjustments

• Hold a strap or towel between your hands if they do not meet.
• Place one hand on the upper back and the other on the lower back for a gentler version.

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