Cow Yoga Pose Bitilasana Exercise Guide
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
How to: Cow Yoga Pose Bitilasana
- Begin on all fours with your wrists directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.
- Inhale as you drop your belly towards the mat, lift your head and tailbone upwards towards the ceiling.
- Hold the pose for a few breaths, feeling the stretch in your core and back.
- 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.
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Tags
yoga
stretching
core
flexibility
obliques
fitness