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Stretch For Lower Back
Sade Jones • Ep 3
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Stretch For Lower Back
Stretch For Lower Back
Sade Jones • Ep 3 • 01:35

A popular yoga pose, Cat-Cow, aims to reduce back pain and improve spinal flexibility. The two main positions are the cat pose and the cow pose. To awaken and mobilize the spine, improve flexibility, and relieve back strain, it is frequently used as a warm-up or light stretching exercise.

Cat-Cow's spontaneous movement may be adapted to suit the demands of each individual due to its fluidity and rhythm. This pose doesn’t only aid in the relief of back pain but also fosters a sense of relaxation and well-being by encouraging focus and a connection with the body.

The practitioner moves from a cat stance to a cow pose while inhaling. The spine is arched, the chest is opened, and the eyes are upward in this position. The front of the body, especially the chest, and abdomen, are stretched during this motion, which also gently bends the back. The cow stance helps to enhance posture, the spine's flexibility, and circulation.

A rhythmic movement that synchronizes breath with motion is experienced when the cat and cow stances are alternated. This not only improves the physical effects but also fosters mindfulness and a connection to the body. All practitioners, from newbies to seasoned yogis, can use Cat-Cow since it can be altered and tailored to meet specific needs. Regular Cat-Cow practice can result in a stronger, more flexible spine and a better overall sense of well-being.


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- Hey, Sade here. Go ahead and tap that like button. I know you want to, so I'm just gonna move on. We are doing a Cat Cow today. This is for releasing a lot of tension in the back. Really I feel like it's just a full body movement, so we're just gonna get right into it. It's just so helpful. It's a really popular yoga move so I'm sure we all know about it, yeah? So let's get into it. Make sure your wrists are underneath your shoulders, you're on all fours, and your toes are tucked. Go ahead and get that neck neutral looking ahead of you. Inhale, arch the spine, to let your eyes go up to the ceiling to really help with that arch. Exhale, round that chin towards the belly button. Keep moving like that. Inhaling as you look up at the ceiling. Exhaling rounding as you get that chin to your belly button. Keep moving like that. Now start to take some organic movement. Maybe you're dropping your forearms, moving the hips. You even might take a down dog, boom. Coming back, honoring the body doing what you need to here, honoring yourself. Keep moving. You're doing great. You're almost done. Hang in there. Big inhale. Exhale. Remember to be true to yourself. Stay in that divine energy and remember, God loves you. Keep being awesome.

Watching Now
Stretch For Lower Back
Stretch For Lower Back
Sade Jones • Ep 3 • 01:35

A popular yoga pose, Cat-Cow, aims to reduce back pain and improve spinal flexibility. The two main positions are the cat pose and the cow pose. To awaken and mobilize the spine, improve flexibility, and relieve back strain, it is frequently used as a warm-up or light stretching exercise.

Cat-Cow's spontaneous movement may be adapted to suit the demands of each individual due to its fluidity and rhythm. This pose doesn’t only aid in the relief of back pain but also fosters a sense of relaxation and well-being by encouraging focus and a connection with the body.

The practitioner moves from a cat stance to a cow pose while inhaling. The spine is arched, the chest is opened, and the eyes are upward in this position. The front of the body, especially the chest, and abdomen, are stretched during this motion, which also gently bends the back. The cow stance helps to enhance posture, the spine's flexibility, and circulation.

A rhythmic movement that synchronizes breath with motion is experienced when the cat and cow stances are alternated. This not only improves the physical effects but also fosters mindfulness and a connection to the body. All practitioners, from newbies to seasoned yogis, can use Cat-Cow since it can be altered and tailored to meet specific needs. Regular Cat-Cow practice can result in a stronger, more flexible spine and a better overall sense of well-being.


View Transcript
- Hey, Sade here. Go ahead and tap that like button. I know you want to, so I'm just gonna move on. We are doing a Cat Cow today. This is for releasing a lot of tension in the back. Really I feel like it's just a full body movement, so we're just gonna get right into it. It's just so helpful. It's a really popular yoga move so I'm sure we all know about it, yeah? So let's get into it. Make sure your wrists are underneath your shoulders, you're on all fours, and your toes are tucked. Go ahead and get that neck neutral looking ahead of you. Inhale, arch the spine, to let your eyes go up to the ceiling to really help with that arch. Exhale, round that chin towards the belly button. Keep moving like that. Inhaling as you look up at the ceiling. Exhaling rounding as you get that chin to your belly button. Keep moving like that. Now start to take some organic movement. Maybe you're dropping your forearms, moving the hips. You even might take a down dog, boom. Coming back, honoring the body doing what you need to here, honoring yourself. Keep moving. You're doing great. You're almost done. Hang in there. Big inhale. Exhale. Remember to be true to yourself. Stay in that divine energy and remember, God loves you. Keep being awesome.


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