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Instructions:

  • 1Start on your hands and knees keeping your wrists directly under your shoulders, and your knees directly under your hips.
  • 2Inhale as you drop your belly towards the mat. Lift your chin and chest, and gaze up toward the ceiling.
  • 3Exhale, drawing your belly to your spine and rounding your back toward the ceiling.
  • 4Repeat in a rhythmic motion.

Tips:

  • Keep the head in line with the torso during entire movement.
  • Ensure your movements are slow and controlled.
  • It’s important to synchronize your breathing with your movements.
  • Never force your body into the stretch. Move only as far as comfortable.

Cow Stretch Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs