What is the cat-cow yoga exercise?

The cat-cow yoga exercise, also known as chakravakasana, is a gentle and effective way to warm up and mobilize the spine. It is commonly practiced in yoga and often used as a part of a warm-up sequence or to relieve tension in the back.

This popular yoga movement uses breathwork to open up the chest and extend the spinal muscles. As you drop your belly and raise your head and hips, you inhale, and as you round your mid-back and lower your head and hips, you breathe out.

As you flow between the ‘cat’ and ‘cow’ positions, you will start to feel your muscles relaxing and your heart rate slowing down. Regularly practicing this exercise as part of your yoga routine will improve your body flexibility and promote relaxation.