Yahweh Yoga Christian Yoga Teaching Academy

Cat / Cow pose

Cat / Cow

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Step By Step

  • Come into Table Pose.
  • Knees under hips and wrist under shoulders.
  • Allow the breath to guide the movement of the body into the poses.
  • Inhale as the belly drops, heart and head lift and the tailbone presses up and out. (Cow Pose)
  • Head draws down and chin tucks.

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  • Exhale as back arches and belly button draws towards the spine.
  • Gaze at your belly button.

Benefits

  • Strengthens abs and back.
  • Good way to connect to correct breathing.

This is an excerpt from our guide to self-care, Christian Yoga: Restoration for Body and Soul.