Adho Mukha Marjarasana "Cat Pose"

How to Cat Pose

Pronunciation: (ad-ho mookah mahr-jahr-AHS-ah-nuh)

 

 Also called:

  • Downward Facing Cat Pose

 

Level:

  • Beginner

 

Chakra: 

 

Counter Pose:

 

Benefits:

Often, your back might feel tight first thing in the morning. This gentle stretch releases that tension without stressing your hamstrings.

 

How it's done:

  1. Begin on your hands and knees.
  2. As you exhale, round your back, focusing on creating length in your lower spine.
  3. Allow your chin to round toward your chest.
  4. On an exhale, return to a neutral spine.

 

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