Poses
Cat-Cow Pose
Marjaryasana-Bitilasana 路 mar-jar-ee-AHS-anna bee-tee-LAHS-anna
Seated 路 beginner
Pronunciation
How to
- Start on hands and knees
- Inhale, drop belly, lift chest and tailbone (Cow)
- Exhale, round spine, tuck chin and tailbone (Cat)
- Flow between poses with breath
- Continue for several rounds
Benefits
- Increases spine flexibility
- Massages organs
- Improves posture
- Relieves back pain
Caution
- Neck injury (keep head neutral)
Variations
- Circular movements
- Lateral movement