The advantage of cat yoga is that it can stretch the spine, improve blood circulation and eliminate abdominal fat.

1, fully stretching back and shoulders, improving blood circulation and eliminating pain and fatigue;

2, the spine is properly stretched to increase flexibility;

3. Promote respiration and thyroid metabolism;

4. Correcting the back is to restore the elasticity of the spine;

5, plump chest, eliminate excess fat in abdomen and waist; For women with irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea.

Second, the essentials of yoga cat movements

1, the limbs yoga mat is in a kneeling position, the hands and feet are slightly separated, and the knees and arms are adjusted to be perpendicular to the ground. Tighten your hips, fingers forward, head slightly forward, eyes on the ground. Pay attention to the waist and back should be parallel to the ground, not concave or arched.

2. Exhale, turn left, hold the ground with your left hand, stick the yoga mat on the right side of your head and right arm, feel the twist of your waist and shoulders, keep your elbow between breaths, keep your lower body still, and face the ground with your pelvis. Steady your body.

3. When exhaling again, lift your left hip upward. Look at the fingertips of your right hand. Watch your waist and shoulders. Don't shake your hips from side to side, and keep your calves close to the pad. Keep breathing three times. When inhaling, return to the starting position and repeat the exercise in another direction.

Third, the actions of pregnant women in cat yoga

Cat Stretch Balance:

(1) Kneel on the ground, arms perpendicular to shoulders, middle fingers parallel to each other and pointing straight ahead, thighs perpendicular to the ground, legs slightly apart.

2 Inhale, lift your left leg up and straighten it back, try to be parallel to the ground, with your toes down; Straighten your right arm forward and try to be parallel to the ground; Keep your body stable and breathe smoothly.

(3) Try to keep this posture and feel comfortable. Take back your left leg and right arm and resume normal breathing. Repeat this exercise on the other side.

Caterpillar extension:

(1) Kneel on the ground, arms perpendicular to shoulders, middle fingers parallel to each other and pointing straight ahead, thighs perpendicular to the ground, legs slightly apart.

② Inhale and exhale, and slowly move your hands forward until your chest is close to the ground and your forehead or jaw is close to the ground. If the elbow is straight, you will feel the shoulder muscles stretch more.

(3) Keep this posture for a long time (limited to feeling comfortable), inhale and slowly withdraw your hands.

Cattle cat style:

(1) Kneel on the ground, arms perpendicular to shoulders, middle fingers parallel to each other and pointing straight ahead, thighs perpendicular to the ground, legs slightly apart.

② Inhale, stretch the spine, and slowly raise your head and chest. This slow movement should be coordinated with the whole inhalation time.

3 Exhale, slowly lower the coccyx and arch the spine upwards, try to lower your head and look at your navel. The duration of this action is the same as the expiration time.