CAT-COW POSE (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)🐮 😺

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.

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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