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CAT-COW POSE (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)🐮 😺

Muscle and Motion · 0:09

In this practice

Key teachings

  • Breath-movement synchronization
  • Spinal awareness
  • Mindful movement

Ideal for

  • Beginners
  • Warm-up routines
  • Individuals seeking spinal mobility
  • Anyone needing tension relief

Lesson

Instructions

In these two asanas, there is a gentle flow between the cat pose and the cow pose. Each movement is done in conjunction with the breath. Inhalation for extension (cow pose 🐮) and exhalation for flexion (cat pose 😺).

Here are just a few of benefits you will gain from practicing this pose: 1️⃣ Posture - improves your posture, body awareness, and breathing. 2️⃣ Spinal mobility - increases your back flexibility and helps prevent back pain. 3️⃣ Release tension - stretches your upper and lower back muscles while also activating your core muscles.

If you want to learn more about this pose and have step-by-step instructions, check out our YOGA APP.

Steps

  • Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)
  • Diaphragmatic breathing
  • Spinal articulation

Benefits

  • Improves spinal flexibility
  • Alleviates back pain
  • Enhances posture and body awareness
  • Reduces tension in the back and shoulders

Practice summary

Level
all levels
Duration
2 minutes
Equipment
yoga mat
Target areas
SpineBack muscles (upper and lower)AbdomenCore musclesShoulders
Energy
balancing

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