{"id":234,"date":"2023-03-15T06:21:18","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T06:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/?p=234"},"modified":"2023-03-23T08:57:55","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T08:57:55","slug":"gorakshasana-cowherd-posture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/gorakshasana-cowherd-posture\/","title":{"rendered":"What do understand by Gorakshasana (Cowherd Posture) ?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gorakshasana (Cowherd Posture)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gorak\u015fha is the name of one of the two sages who compiled the Hatha yoga science during the Middle Age. Gorakshasana is basically a seated balancing pose. You can also make it a part of your meditation sessions. You need to have your feet and lower legs in good shape, as this is a body balancing asana. The Gorakshasana traces its name to three Sanskrit words, \u2018Go\u2019 means \u2018cow\u2019, \u2018Raksha\u2019 means \u2018protector\u2019, and \u2018asana\u2019 means \u2018pose.\u2019\u00a0It is an asana, which is said to elevate the intellectual level. Moreover, you will find its mention in Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Gheranda Samhita.<\/p>\n

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How To Do It?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2981 Sit in a comfortable position.
\n\u2981 Fold both the legs at the knees and bring the feet together with your hands. The bottoms of both feet should touch each other.
\n\u2981 You have to place the hands in front of you, on the floor and lift your lower body up. Sit on top of your feet.
\n\u2981 Place your hands on the knees.
\n\u2981 Keep the trunk, head, and the neck straight and look straight ahead.
\n\u2981 Feel comfortable and sit in this posture for as long as you can.<\/p>\n

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Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n

This asana has a lot of benefits. Read about them here.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2981 It improves the body\u2019s balance, if you do this asana on a regular basis. It also helps to preserve the integrity of the body.
\n\u2981 The asana also helps in maintaining the tailbone\u2019s flexibility. You will be at ease, while walking, running and excreting.
\n\u2981 If you practice this asana on a regular basis, it will activate and strengthen the leg muscles.
\n\u2981 This asana also aids in awakening the Kundalini shakti.
\n\u2981 This asana also stimulates the sexual energy.
\n\u2981 If you practice the asana regularly, the blood flow to the abdominal organs improves, thus aiding in proper digestion.<\/p>\n

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Contraindications<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2981 If you have any issues with feet and leg joints, then you should avoid this asana.
\n\u2981 If you suffer from Sciatica and lower spine pain, then you should avoid this asana.
\n\u2981 If you suffer from knee pain, you must avoid this asana.<\/p>\n

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