Yoga Moves

Here's various yoga moves related to Cat Pose for developing awesome abs.


Cat Pose For Developing Core Strength And Great Abs

yoga moves cat for abs Benefits ...
  • aids in strengthening the back and abdominal muscles

  • helps to reduce fat around the abdomen, fibromyalgia, and back pain

  • makes the spine and back supple, the nervous system enhanced

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  1. start on all fours - knees and hands on the floor

  2. the flats of your feet on the floor or curl your toes under

  3. Inhale, lift the sacrum and head up, extending your back and one leg

  4. Exhale, contract your abs and gently arch your back, bringing your knee to your chest

  5. Repeat several times, inhaling and exhaling as you extend and flex the leg

  6. Repeat the same sequence for the other leg.


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    Standing Forward Bend Pose -- Uttanasana

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    1. Start in a standing position, legs together, hands on hips

    2. keep the toes pointing forward and root your feet deep into the earth

    3. lengthen your whole body upward through the torso and top of the head

    4. keep your shoulders back and square

    5. exhale, bring your arms out to your sides

    6. activate your legs by tightening your thigh muscles and bringing your patella or knee-cap upwards

    7. keep your sacrum or tail-bone scooped down and under, bend forward from the hips keeping your back lengthened

    8. stretching your arms, move your hands to the legs, feet or the floor. Use a block if necessary

    9. relax your neck, head, face, and jaw

    10. as you inhale, draw the energy up the legs and into your pelvis

    11. as you exhale, lengthen the spine

    12. hold the pose for as long as you desire, breathing in and out deeply


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      Therapeutic Yoga

      These asana's and yoga moves have the reputation for helping in certain disorders and illnesses.

      They are never a substitute for medical attention, though they may aid in the correction of some disorders.


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