Yoga Exercises

This standing version of the Cat-Cow stretch is perfect for releasing tension in the lower back and hips while stretching the core.

1. Lower into a squat with the knees behind the toes, the hands on the thighs and the torso parallel to the floor.
2. Arch the back and look up as you inhale, opening up through the chest.
3. Exhale and pull the abs in as you round the back, dropping the head and pushing the hands into the thighs to increase the stretch.
4. Think of expanding through the upper back and lifting it towards the ceiling.
5. Inhale and move back into your arch, smoothly moving back and forth between the movements as you follow your breath.
6. Repeat for 8-10 reps.