How to Do the Cow Face Pose With a Yoga Strap

The cow face pose is an intermediate to advanced yoga posture that requires extreme strength and flexibility in the arms and legs. While a yoga strap can help to make learning this pose a bit more comfortable for the arms, it is important that you can comfortably rest on your knees as well.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Rest on the floor in a kneeling posture with your spine held tall and straight. Carefully cross your right leg over the left and place the heel of your right foot under your left hip so that you are resting on both heels. Your right knee should be resting slightly on the outside of your left knee.

2. Modify the leg position a bit if the full position is not comfortable or not possible. Cross your right leg over the left; however, open up your feet so that your hips rest on the floor or on a yoga block. The outsides of each foot should rest on the ground while your right knee is set just on top of the left knee.

3. Hold a yoga strap in your right hand and bend the right elbow. Your upper arms should form a straight line from shoulder to elbow, while the elbow points towards the sky and your hand and strap fall down between your shoulder blades.

4. Bend your left elbow, allowing it to point towards the ground and lift your left hand to grip the free end of the yoga strap. Keep your gaze forward and hold the cow face pose for five deep breaths. As you hold, try to inch your hands closer together. When ready, exhale slowly as your release your arms and legs, alternate positions and perform the pose on the opposite side.

5. Continue practicing the cow face pose until you inch your hands together and can comfortably intertwine your fingers.

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