Cat Stretch - For Running (Flexible Spine = Youth)

Cat Stretch - One of the best stretch for spine and in avoiding back pain.

The Cat Yoga Pose helps to loosen the spine and entire back. It frees your neck and shoulders while stretching the back and front of your body and improves circulation.

In summary, the benefits include:

1. Suppleness of the spine.



2. Strengthens wrist joints and shoulders.


3. Massages the digestive organs.


4. Tones the abdomen.


5. Improves digestion


Picture 1A - A cat doing a cat stretch - The cat is bringing the head in and forming a round shape at the spine area, pulling the stomach right in.


Picture 2 - The cat is bringing the head up and arching the back fully, forming a curvature downwards at the spine area. .


Picture 2A- Get on all fours with your knees directly below the hips and the shoulders directly below the wrist. Slowly breathe in as you lift your head up.and arch your back.




Picture 2B - Slowly exhale as you drop your head, pull your belly towards your spine and make a round shape out of your back.



Note:
Do this for 5 reps minimum and 10 reps maximum.

As you breathe in and breathe out, make the breathing movement slower but comfortably.