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Cat pose

Beginner30 secondsNo jumping

Muscles worked

Lower back

Also works

Mid back

You need

Mat

How to do it

  1. Begin on your hands and knees with your wrists directly under your shoulders and your knees directly under your hips.
  2. Inhale and arch your back, lifting your tailbone and head towards the ceiling, while lowering your belly towards the floor.
  3. Exhale and round your spine, tucking your chin towards your chest, and bringing your tailbone towards your knees.
  4. Repeat these movements, flowing smoothly between the two poses, for several breaths.