Cat Pose
Bidalasana is also called as Marjariasana, this name comes as the body resembles the cat, while it stretches rounding its back. Hence the name Cat Pose too, a pose generally done in the dynamic way along with the Cow Pose, Bitilasana. Considered to be a simple foundation pose, which can be done by anyone, the maximum use of the core muscles here will help in toning the muscles around the backbone. While in this pose, the idea is to work on making the spine as flexible as that of Cats, it also helps to release tensions around the hips, lower back and neck.
Cat Pose is considered a base pose as cat pose variations can be derived from this pose.Cat Pose is considered a warm-up yoga pose to prepare the body for more intense yoga poses / yoga flows.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Pose Detail
- Body Position: Abdominal Down
- Difficulty: Beginners
- Joint Mobility Direction: Longitudinal Stretch
- Poses According To Their Functions: Physical Training
- Poses for Your Spine Flexibility: Poses for Your Lower Back Flexibility
- Yoga Poses for Flexibility: Poses for Your Spine Flexibility
- Poses By Benefit: Yoga Poses for Back Pain
Benefits and Contraindications
Stretches the back torso and neck
Provides a gentle massage to the spine and belly organs
With a neck injury, keep the head in line with the torso.
Photo poses in different angles
Tips
- Ask a friend to place their hands on your upper back to help activate that area
- Try initiating the movement from your tailbone first and then moving up the spine so your head drops last. This can help you explore the curve in different parts of your back.
- Cat Cow Pose One Leg Aerial
- Cat Cow Pose Knees Lifted
- Rocket Cat Pose
- Cat Pose Variation Waist Side Bending
- Cat Cow Pose Block Thighs
- Cat Cow Pose With Leg To Side
- Cow Pose
- Table Top Pose
- Cat Cow Pose
- Cow Pose
- Downward Facing Dog Pose
- Table Top Pose
