Cat Tail Pull
Featuring Brooke
Graduated from Root to Rise Teacher Training Spring 2024
Awaken the hip flexors and quads in a supine twist to support the wellbeing of the spine and the whole being in Cat Tail Pull.
Benefits
A counterpose to strong forward bends (such as the Snail or Caterpillar)
Mildly compresses the lower back
Opens the quadriceps and upper thighs.
benefits from YinYoga.com
Directions
Start by lying down on your mat
Draw your right knee to your chest and with your left hand guide your right knee across your body to the left rolling to your left side with your left elbow on the earth and your head resting on your left palm
To pull your cat tail take your right hand to your left foot and start to pull your foot towards you
Stay for 3-5 minutes and then repeat on the other side
Modifications
If you can not reach your foot when you go to pull your tail, use a strap to guide the foot closer to you
Place a block, blanket or bolster under the knee of the leg twisting across your body for support
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