Cat-Cow: seated chair yoga exercise

Mobility · 6 reps

Seated Cat-Cow

Gently arch and round the back with the breath to keep the spine moving.

spineupper backlower backneck

How to do it

  1. 1Sit tall with your hands on your thighs near your knees.
  2. 2Breathe in as you lift your chest and draw your shoulders back.
  3. 3Breathe out as you gently round your back, chin toward your chest.
  4. 4Move slowly with your breath, staying in a comfortable range.

Repeat for 6 reps, breathing slowly. Move only as far as feels comfortable.

Why it helps

Moves the whole spine gently, which eases stiffness in the back.

Make it easier

Smaller movements: just a little lift and a little round.

Skip it or ask your doctor first if you have

  • Recent back surgery
  • A painful back injury

Part of: Morning Stretch, Back & Spine Ease, Evening Wind-Down, Full-Body Flow

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Follow Cat-Cow on video

In the ZenFit app, every movement is shown on video and each rep and breath is counted for you. Gentle seated sessions, 3 to 15 minutes.

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