CAT, LEVEL 3
4 reps
Springs: 2 short springs from above on
Push-through Bar
Focus
Breath – exhale roll down, inhale to extend out,
exhale pull back, inhale uncurl.
Spinal flexibility
Scapula stability/mobility
Abdominal hollowing and lift
Coordination of breath with full spinal mobility
Precautions
Back injuries, shoulder injuries, knee injuries,
and osteoporosis
Prerequisites
Mat – Cat/camel stretch
Starting Position
Kneeling on table, hands on Push-through Bar
with the bar close to the body.
Standard Exercise
Press bar down and roll the spine down
beginning with top of head.
Reach bar away as spine elongates
into extension.
Return by pulling abdominals in and curling
spine back into flexion before stacking vertebra
one on top of the other to return to the starting
position. (Keep the hips pressed forward over
the knees as much as possible.)
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