Feeling stiff? Desk job got you down? The Cat-Cow stretch is your purr-fect solution! This gentle yoga flow synchronizes breath with movement, creating a soothing massage for your spine and a calming effect on your mind.
Here's how to do it:
1. Start on your hands and knees, wrists under shoulders, knees under hips.
2. **Cow Pose (Inhale):** Drop your belly towards the floor, lift your tailbone and chest towards the ceiling. Gaze up gently.
3. **Cat Pose (Exhale):** Round your spine towards the ceiling, tuck your tailbone, and draw your pubic bone forward. Release your head towards the floor, but don't force your chin to your chest.
4. Continue flowing between these two poses, coordinating your breath with your movement. Aim for 5-10 rounds.
**Benefits:** Improves posture, balance, and coordination. Massages and stimulates abdominal organs. Creates emotional balance.
So, take a break, embrace your inner feline, and let the Cat-Cow stretch ease your tension and revitalize your body! Meow-velous!
