Cat–cow
A gentle, flowing movement on hands and knees that moves your whole spine, in time with your breath.
How to do it
- Start on hands and knees, wrists under shoulders.
- Inhale: drop your belly and lift your chest.
- Exhale: round your spine and tuck your chin.
Remember
Move with your breath: inhale arch, exhale round.
Take care
Pad your knees with a folded towel if needed.
Easier option
Make the movement smaller, or do the seated version on a chair. It is part of StretchUp’s Chair Stretch routine.
A good moment for it
First thing in the morning, or whenever your back feels stiff from sitting.
Ask a professional first if you have:
- osteoporosis or low bone density (avoid deep rounding of the back and strong twists)
Stretch gently and never into pain. StretchUp gives general guidance and is not a medical device.
