Cat Pulling its Tail

Hold Time

3-5 minutes

Benefits

• Mild lower back compression
• Good stretch for quadriceps and thighs

Entering and Exiting

Enter: Roll onto your right side. Keep your left leg straight and bend your right leg to glutes. Reach back with your left hand and grab your right foot. Pull your right foot away.

Exit: Slowly reverse out of the pose and come to laying on your back. Release foot and unwind out.

Modifications

• Bend both legs (pictured)
• Rest head in hand (pictured)
• Play around to find a stretch that works for your body today
• Recline and twist open with your body, looking over your shoulder to the bent leg

Contraindications

• Be careful if you have any lower back pain

Counter Poses

• Cat Pulling its Tail other side
• Seated Twist
• Knees to chest
• Child's Pose
• Butterfly