Seated Cat- Sukhasana

Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. Sukh?sana

STEPS :

1. Begin the practice seated nice and tall in a comfortable crossed-legged position, Easy Pose Variation Arms Knees (Sukhasana Variation Arms Knees).
2. Take a few deep breaths here, and relax your shoulders, neck, and jaw while exhaling.
3. From here, inhale, expand your chest and shoulders, and while exhaling, draw your belly in and round through the spine.
4. Drop your head down, taking your chin to the chest. The chin is in a lock.
5. Here, the arms are straight, creating a beautiful curve in your spine. And the navel draws up towards the spine as we round.
6. This is Upavistha Marjaryasana. Stay here for about six breaths, allowing the crown of the head to release.
7. To release, inhale, and come back to a nice neutral spine, Sukhasana Variation Arms Knees.
8. Seated Cat Pose can be a nice counter stretch to this seated forward bend.
9. Finally, release and relax in Staff Pose Hands Back Knees Bent.

Benefits

• Warms up and elongates the spine.

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.