Cat-Camel Exercise

Cat-Camel 
One of the most basic and commonly used pose/stretch in yoga. As the name suggests we will be round our back up like a scared cat and bring our stomach down to resemble a camel where our upper back and bottom looks like the humps.

1. Begin by going down on all fours with hands and feet shoulder width apart.
2. Inhale a deep breath and slowly arch your back up while gently tipping your head down.
3. Hold your breath and keep this position for about 10-15 seconds.
4. Exhale after the desire period of time and reverse the motion, allowing your back to sink down and your head to tilt upwards.
5. Hold this position for about 10-15 seconds and repeat if desired.

Tips :

•  Keep your arms straight throughout the whole movement
• Breath through your nose and out through your mouth
• If you experiencing pain in your wrist whilst doing it, try doing it on your elbows rather than hands

Benefits :

• One of the best exercises to stretch the lower and mid back
• Loosens up the pelvic region
• Teaches the pelvic tilt
• Great for people with back pain