Prenatal Pilates: Cat Cow Stretch

The Cat/Cow Stretch is used to removes tension throughout the spine. Eases back pain. Calms the central nervous system.

• Come on to your hands and knees.

• Wrists aligned with shoulders.

• Long back.

• Flex feet, getting ready for cow pose.

• Inhale, keep belly engaged towards soine.

• Tail bone long, pointing back.

• Roll shoulders back.

• Point feet, getting ready for cat pose.

• Exhale, round spine.

• Drop head into chest.

• Inhale, open chest.

• Exhale, chin to chest.

• Tail bone pointing down and in.

• Feet straight.

• Belly hugged towards spine.

• Knees aligned with hips.