This cat-cow yoga pose will stretch the torso and neck of your body. It will be helpful in relieving the tension in your back . It gently massages the spine and internal organs so that your spine will become healthier and more flexible. It is also known as the Marjaryasana and Bitilasana yoga poses.
How To Do Cat-Cow Yoga pose Step By Step
- Put your hands and knees on the floor.
- Breathe in but make sure that your back is flat keeping your head in a neutral position.
- Breathe out and round your spine towards the ceiling
- To make the cow pose, at the time of inhaling, arch your back, lift your chest, and sit your bones towards the ceiling.
- Lift your head up, look straight, and bring your shoulders down.
- Inhale with the cow pose and exhale with the cat pose.
- Do it again several times.
FAQ
- How many times a day should you do the cat-cow pose?
If you sit for long periods at work, incorporating the cat-cow stretch into your routine can be beneficial. While performing this exercise, you can adjust the duration of holding both the flexion and extension positions. I suggest completing 5 repetitions, holding each position for around 5 seconds.
