Cow Yoga Pose Bitilasana Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Obliques
Equipment
Body weight
Body Part
Stretching
Primary Muscle
Obliques
Secondary Muscles
Rectus Abdominis
Intensity
medium
Category
stretching
Skill Level
beginner
Estimated Calories
3
Alternate Names
Bitilasana

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Cow Yoga Pose Bitilasana

  1. Begin on all fours with your wrists directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.
  2. Inhale as you drop your belly towards the mat, lift your head and tailbone upwards towards the ceiling.
  3. Hold the pose for a few breaths, feeling the stretch in your core and back.
  4. Exhale as you round your back, tucking your chin to your chest and pulling your belly button in towards your spine.

Common Mistakes

  • Bending the neck excessively.
  • Not engaging the core.
  • Letting the shoulders creep up towards the ears.

Modifications

  • Perform with a yoga block under your hands for more support.
  • Modify the depth of the stretch according to your flexibility.

Tips

  • Keep your shoulders down and away from your ears.
  • Breathe deeply and hold the pose for a few breaths.
  • Engage your core throughout the pose for better support.

Tags

yoga
stretching
core
flexibility
obliques
fitness

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