Learn how to do Cat Pose (Marjaryasana). This video tutorial will teach you the proper alignment and technique to help you safely move into Cat Pose.
Cat Pose is a feel-good stretch that massages your body and stretches your spine. This pose is often paired with its counter pose, Cow Pose.
Benefits of Cat Pose:
- Strengthens arms, wrists, and shoulders
- Massages abdominal organs
- Soothes your spine
- Stretches your neck and hips
How to do Cat Pose:
1. Start on your hands and knees with your hands directly beneath your shoulders and your knees beneath your hips.
2. Wrap your triceps back to create external rotation and point your elbows toward the back of the room.
3. Create scapular protraction by separating your shoulder blades and lifting the center of your heart up toward the sky.
4. Tuck your tailbone under, engage your core, and squeeze your inner thighs.
5. Lower your chin into your chest and shift your gaze toward your navel.