Gomukhasana is designed to improve posture and alleviate pain or discomfort associated with poor posture.
Poor posture can lead to muscle tension, joint pain, and back problems, among other issues. This exercise aims to strengthen the muscles responsible for maintaining good postures, such as the back, neck, and core muscles, and to increase flexibility and mobility in the joints.
Equipment: No equipment
Level: Beginners to advanced
Works on muscles: Lower Back, Neck and Shoulders, Chest
O’Coach Free Tip
- Pull back your head into a straight line with your spine
- Try to expand your chest as much as possible
- Try to keep your spine as straight as possible
- Try to take a deep breath while doing this exercise
How To Perform Seated Gomukhasana Correctly:
Step 1:
Raise your arm above your head and bend it at the elbow.
Step 2:
Bring the other hand behind your back and interlock both hands and try to close the gap between both hands
Tip: Pull back your head into a straight line with your spine and try to expand your chest as much as possible
Step 3:
Release your arms after 10 seconds and repeat on the other side
Tip: Try to take a deep breath while doing this exercise
Benefits of performing Posture Correction Exercise daily:
Gomukhasana helps stretch the arms, triceps, shoulders, and chest. It helps to open up the chest, shoulders, and hips, which can improve posture and reduce tension in the upper body and hips.
And also helps to: –
- Correct forward head posture
- Correct rounded shoulders
- Improve spinal health
Why is adding the Posture Correction Exercise to the routine important?
Presently, working with a computer has become common, as computers are being widely used in homes and workplaces, and the working time in a sedentary posture is increasing.
Adding this posture correction exercise to your routine is important for improving your overall health and reducing the risk of neck and back pain, injury, and other health issues associated with poor posture.
All you need are two simple tools.
Your 2 mins time and The O’Coach app
Adding this quick, 2-minute exercise to your routine with the O’Coach app can help you improve spinal health. We know working professionals find it hard to manage their workouts during their busy office hours. However, there is no need to worry now!! O’Coach assists you in managing your customized workout routine to perform during your hectic office hours.
Also Read: Everyday 2 minutes plank to reduce back pain and improve posture
2 mins Posture Correction Exercise with O’Coach app:
Incorporate 2- 5 mins of Posture Correction Exercise into your daily routine with the O’Coach app. To add this workout to your daily routine, you can create your own custom workout routine as per your needs or preferences or simply download the exercise.
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