Authentically Aligned: Cow Face Pose
Cow Face Pose or Gomukhasana is a beautiful shoulder stretch and hip opener. Here are some tips for authentic alignment and proper form in Cow Face Pose.
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Cow Face Pose or Gomukhasana is a beautiful shoulder stretch and hip opener. Here are some tips for authentic alignment and proper form in Cow Face Pose.
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Sound Off Yoga allows you to listen to your yoga instructor, enjoy music curated by Sound Off DJs, and practice Vinyasa Flow to zero background noise.
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The Yoga Federation of India recently urged the country’s government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to officially declare yoga a sport.
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