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Bilikasana - The Cat - Warm up exercise

The bilikasana is the yoga cat exercise. Imagine you were a cat who archs and hollows its back. Move slowly and breath in and out deep.


Description: Bilikasana - Yoga Pose

  • Kneel down and place your hands on the floor. Thighs and arms vertical.
  • Breath out and move up your lower back, until you can see your belly button. Arch your back like a cat and hold this position while you breath in for appr. 2 seconds.
  • Then breath in and let your lower back sink back down. Move your head up and make a hollow back. Look up and hold this position for appr. 2 seconds. Then repeat the whole thing.
  • 5 to 10 repetitions.

 

Trainer advice: Bilikasana - Yoga Pose

  • Use a yoga mat or something soft to protect your knees.
  • Don't move too fast. The bilikasana should be done very very slow.
  • Don't bend your arms as you change positions.

 

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