Do The Cat Cow

This month is all about spinal health! Remember daily spinal mobility, even for 5-minutes will help reduce stiffness, increase strength, and improve range of motion!

With that being said, this week we'll highlight the cat/cow pose. This movement is a fusion of two stretches to gently stretch, warm up your spine, and give you a new dance move to show off. This breath-synchronized pose is beneficial for your body and mind, powers up your brain, and improves focus, and mental stability in addition to other benefits outlined below.

Stretches the hips, abdomen, and back

The cat/cow movements not only stretch your back but also your abdomen, hips, lungs, and chest. This will improve flexibility and relieve tension in these areas.

Massages and stimulates organs in the belly

The abdominal organs like adrenal glands and kidneys are massaged during this yoga pose. It stimulates the organs and strengthens them.

Strengthens your spine

Cat/cow pose is great for strengthening your spine. During cow, stretch activates the tailbone, the spin’s root, while the cat stretch releases the tension of the neck and upper back. The pose will also improve the blood flow in your spine.

Relieves menstrual pain

The breath-synchronized cat/cow relieves menstrual cramps and pain. It is also part of prenatal yoga as it tones the reproductive organs in women. However, if you are pregnant avoid forceful abdominal contractions while doing the cat and cow pose.