Cat/Camel

This exercise is designed to improve breathing in a spine flexion and extension pattern. The second breathing supplement to be used in front of any path.

Set-up: Get on your hands and knees with the knees under the hips and the hands under the shoulders with the spine in a neutral position. Begin to pay attention to your breathing.

Action: While maintaining the position of the arms and legs, perform the Cat position on the next exhale by curving your back up toward the ceiling while bringing your head and tailbone down toward the ground and closer together. Focus on fully exhaling as you reach the end of your range of motion. Then, inhale as you reverse the motion into the Camel position by dropping the curve of your back towards the the ground as far as possible while lifting your head and tailbone. You should reach full inhale at the end of this motion.

Return: After performing the desired number of repetions return to the start position and take 2-3 normal breath cycles.