Cow Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions
Start on your hands and also knees in a ‘tabletop’ setting. Make certain your knees are set directly below your hips as well as your wrists, elbows as well as shoulders remain in line and also perpendicular to the flooring. Center your head in a neutral position, eyes looking at the floor.
As you inhale, raise your sitting bones as well as chest toward the ceiling, permitting your stomach to sink toward the floor. Raise your visit look straight forward.
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Exhale, returning to neutral ‘table top’ setting on your hands and also knees. Repeat 10 to 20 times.
This position is frequently coupled with Feline Pose on the exhale for a mild, flowing vinyasa.
Pose Information |
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Sanskrit Name |
Bitilasana |
Pose Level |
1 |
Contraindications and Cautions |
With a neck injury, maintain the head in line with the torso. |
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Follow-up Poses |
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Beginner’s Tip |
Protect your neck by broadening throughout your shoulder blades as well as drawing your shoulders down, far from your ears. |
Benefits |
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