Written by Arushi Bidhuri | Updated : July 11, 2022 10:33 AM IST
The cat-cow stretch is one of the most practised yoga asanas and for a good reason. It is a great yoga asana that can help you improve your posture and balance, especially beneficial for those who have back pain. Known as Charkrasvakasana/Bitilasana Marjaryasana, this yoga asana combines two asanas cat and cow pose that help warm you up and increase spine flexibility.
The Cat-Cow stretch is regarded as a base pose since it may be used to create further cat-cow poses. Practising this yoga pose can help increase your body’s energy.
Performing the cat-cow pose can help improve blood circulation in the discs in your back. It is a great yoga pose for people who spend most of their time sitting. It’s a simple motion, but if you spend a lot of time sitting, it can be very helpful in supporting the back, reducing pain, and preserving a healthy spine.
Practising this yoga asana helps improve balance and posture. Due to the connection between the movements and breathing, it is also said to be a relaxing and stress-relieving pose.
Here are the step-by-step instructions to perform the cat-cow pose the right way:
While this pose doesn’t cause any pain if you do feel a certain level of pain then gently back out of the pose. People who have injuries in their back and neck should avoid doing the pose without the supervision of a yoga instructor.
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