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 | Just about every sequence I've created for this site starts with a round of cat - cow stretches, or a close variation on this theme. Getting the spine moving in sync with the breath is a great way to warm up or cool down. It can help prevent back pain, is a nice prenatal option, and can be done lying down or in a chair. In fact, if you only have time for one stretch, cat-cow makes a great choice and can make a big difference in how you feel. | |
Cat - Cow Stretch - Chakravakasana
I love a few rounds of the traditional movement between cat and cow, but if you're doing it at home, feel free to loosen things up as you go, perhaps coming back toward a child's pose or forward towards cobra. Introducing some movement to the shoulders is also a good way to loosen up. Just do whatever feels nice and fluid.
| Pelvic Tilts (Cat - Cow on Your Back)
Ever since my mother was given a regime of pelvic tilts as therapy for debilitating back pain years ago, I've had great faith in their healing power. Plus, they just feel good. There's also a version that can be done standing against a wall, which is nice during pregnancy.
| Cat - Cow in a Chair
You can even do this stretch while seated in a chair. Are you sitting in front of your computer right now? Then try it!
| Pose of the Week - Standing Split
 And now for something completely different! Have you ever tried standing split with your lifted leg going up the wall? It's a fun way to really open up the extension of the pose, and can even lead you in the direction of hanumanasana. If that doesn't sound pleasant to you, playing with your balance by bringing your hands to your standing leg's ankle is another way to go.
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