Where the shape of gomukh happens in gomukhasana?
So 'Gomukh' can also mean lightness of the head or light in the head. However, this asana gets its name because when one is performing this asana, the body resembles a cow's face . The thighs and calves are placed in such a way that they are wide at one end and tapering at the other. Cow Face Pose stretches the hips, ankles, shoulders, arms, and chest —almost every part of your body. It stretches the muscles of the upper back, upper arms, chest, hips, and thighs . Chances are good that you'll also feel this pose in your ankles, arms, and hands.