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Cat-Cow pose: How to do Marjariasana; know its health benefits

Marjariasana, also known as Cat-Cow pose, is a yoga pose, involving a rhythmic flow between two positions. It promote spinal flexibility and overall well-being.

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To do this pose, you have to kneel on the floor and put your hands on the floor in front of you. Keep your hands shoulder-width apart and your knees directly below your hips.

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Inhale deeply while curving your lower back and bringing your head up, tilting your pelvis up like a "cow." Exhale and bring your abdomen in, arching your spine and pelvis down like a "cat."

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It improves flexibility and mobility along the whole length of the back by gently flexing and stretching the spine.

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The continuous and alternating arching and curving of the back helps improve posture by strengthening the muscles of your spine.

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It involves rhythmic breathing and gentle movements that can help alleviate stress and calm the mind.

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