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Goasana

February 23, 2018October 10, 2019by The Balanced Yogiin asana, Yin, Yoga, yoga asana, Yoga TherapyTags Ayurveda, Goasana, Peggy Breeze, Table Top pose, The Balanced Yogi, Yoga, Yoga Asana, Yoga Therapy

 

TABLE TOP POSE

Goasana

Go=Cow

Asana=Posture

Steps:

  1. On your hands and knees, place hands directly under the shoulders.
  2. Press your hands down into mat evenly. Middle finger points forward with all the other fingers spread apart evening. Press down through the four finger roots and spread the thumbs to point towards each other.
  3. Place knees directly under hips. Remember in yoga, hip width is “sit bone” width apart.
  4. Keep cervical spine in alignment with the rest of your spine.

Modifications and Props

If this asana hurts your knees, place a folded blanket under them for cushion.

Variations:

None

Benefits:

Helps to center

Contraindications:

Knee injury

 

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Peggy Breeze has an extensive background in Ayurveda, Yoga Asana, Yoga Therapy, Meditation, Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Pilates, and Exercise Science. For over 18 years, she has taught adults and teens in group settings, wellness programs, and privately as well as presented wellness programs to corporations and businesses. Her approach to health and wellness stems from Yoga and Ayurvedic Philosophy. Peggy owns The Balanced Yogi, an integrated health practice in Plano, Texas. Subscribe to her blogs at www.thebalancedyogi.com or call her to schedule a consultation at 972-658-1600.

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