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The spine should be erect and the head back. Close the eyes. Stay in this position for up to 2 minutes. Unclasp the hands, straighten the legs and repeat with the left knee uppermost and the left arm over the left
shoulder. Breathing: Normal in the final position. Awareness: Physical - on respiration.
Spiritual - on ajna or anahata chakra. Benefits: Gomukhasana is an excellent asana for inducing
relaxation. If practised for 10 minutes or more, it will alleviate tiredness, tension and anxiety. It stimulates the kidneys and alleviates mature onset diabetes. It relieves backache, sciatica, rheumatism and general stiffness in the shoulders and neck, and improves posture by opening the chest area. It alleviates cramp in the legs and makes the leg muscles supple.
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