All exercisesYoga·Shoulders 
Cow Face Arms (Gomukhasana Arms)
Both sides · L/RShouldersTricepsChest
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At a glance
- Equipment
- Yoga mat (+ optional strap)
- Suggested hold
- Hold 5 breaths per side
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Common mistakes
You flare the ribs and arch the back to fake a clasp your shoulders have not earned.
You crank the bottom arm up until the front of that shoulder pinches.
You let the top elbow push your head forward instead of keeping the neck tall.
You strain for finger contact when a strap would let both shoulders actually stretch.
What to focus on
Knit the ribs down and keep the spine tall so all the opening happens at the shoulders.
Press the back of the head lightly into the top arm to keep the chest broad.
Expect one side to be tighter — give it an extra breath or two rather than extra force.
