• Stretch of the month: the CAT STRETCH.
Position: Get on your hands and knees with your hands directly under your shoulders and knees under your hips. Elbows should not be locked.
Back Flexion Stretch: Exhale as you gently rock your pelvis/hips under as if you were tucking your tail between your legs like a dog. Most of your weight will be shifted back towards your heels with only about 20% of the weight on your hands.
Back Extension Stretch: Inhale as you release your tailbone out, lengthening it as you move your pelvis down and forward. Lift your chest and extend your spine long keeping your stomach muscles tight. Think of lengthening out your spine from the crown of your head to your tailbone as you stick your rear end out.
Notes: Move slowly in and out of flexion and extension, keeping within a comfortable range of motion for 6-8 repetitions.
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