Exercise of the Week: Cat Stretch

When it comes to yoga, one of my favorite exercises is the Cat Stretch. With this exercise, you release all that tension and stress you're holding onto in your shoulders and upper back. Do it right: Kneel on all fours, knees under hips and hands under shoulders. Spread the fingers out on the floor with palms flat and contract the abs to bring the head, neck and back in alignment. Inhale and tip the hip bones towards the ceiling while drawing the shoulders back and down away from your ears; look up. Exhale and tuck the chin while pulling your belly towards your spine. Round the back and feel a stretch down your spine. Repeat for 4 to 6 breaths, moving smoothly between each move. For more yoga moves, check out my Mat Workout.