Cat Pose (marjaryasana in Sanskrit) and Cow Pose (bitilasana in Sanskrit) are frequently paired to create a gentle, flowing vinyasa. These two poses are wonderful for stress and anxiety relief.

Follow these steps in slow, easy stages:

1. Kneel on the ground on all fours. Lean forward to place hands on ground below your shoulders, fingers facing forward, hands placed in line with knees. Your arms and thighs should be at right angles to the floor; your knees may be slightly separated.

2. Breathe in deeply. Raise your head and drop your spine so your back is concave. Hold for three seconds.

3. As you breathe out, drop your head and curl your spine upwards. At the end of the breath, pull in your buttocks, contract your ab muscles, and place your head between your arms.

Repeat 5 times.

(Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautions before following any of the asanas/poses from this article and this site. To avoid any problems while doing the asanas, it is advised that you consult both a doctor and a yoga instructor. The responsibility for performing the asanas correctly and protecting their health lies solely with the reader, and not with this site or this site’s writer!)

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Francesca De Souza
Yoga-Tips.Teauta.com