Cat Pose or Marjariasana – Its Benefits and How to do it

Marjari means cat. Asana means Pose. So, this pose is called as Cat Pose.

Cat Pose or Marjariasana Step 1

Cat Pose or Marjariasana step 2

Cat Pose or Marjariasana step 3

Cat Pose or Marjariasana step 4

How to do Cat Pose or Marjariasana

· Put your knees, feet and hands on the ground. Form a table. Back should form a table top like position. Hands and feet form the legs of table.

· Keep arms perpendicular to floor. Hands should be directly under the shoulders and flat on the ground. Keep knees hip width apart.

· Look straight. Raise you chin and tilt your head upwards. Push your back downwards.

· Hold this pose for 6-8 seconds. Take long deep breaths.

· While exhaling arch back up as much as possible. Drop your chin to your chest.

· Hold this pose for 6-8 seconds.

· Return to initial table like position.

· This completes one round of Cat Pose or Marjariasana.

· Do 5-6 rounds of Cat Pose daily.

Benefits of Cat Pose or Marjariasana

· Regular practice of Cat Pose brings flexibility to spine. It stretches, strengthens spine and neck.

· Wrists and shoulders become strong by practice of this asana.

· It massages digestive organs, improves digestion and tones adomen.

· It relaxes the mind, reduces anxiety.

· It improves blood circulation.

· It improves posture and balance.

· It creates emotional balance.

· It massages and stimulates organs in the belly like kidneys and adrenal glands.

Contraindication of Cat Pose or Marjariasana

If you have back or neck related problems, consult your doctor before doing this pose. Practice Cat Pose or Marjariasana under supervision of a yoga teacher.

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