A Journey Into Yin Yoga

CAT PULLING ITS TAIL POSE

Suggested Duration

2-4 minutes

Bene ts

This pose stretches the quadriceps and the chest and massages the

spine.

Risks and Contraindications

If you have lower-back pain, proceed carefully.

Alignment Points

• Begin by lying on your back and bring both knees into the belly.


• Extend the right leg out straight and reach the left arm out to the
  left.


• Allow the left knee to drape across over to the right.


• Rest the right hand on top of the left knee.


• Bend your right knee and reach back with the left hand to grab your
  right foot.


• Draw your left shoulder blade down into the  oor, opening the
  chest toward the sky.


• Repeat on the other side.
  Modi cations and Other Options
  For a deeper twist, extend the top leg out straight.

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