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'Cat Pulling It's Tail' pose...

11/12/2013

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I wanted to take a moment to share a little Yin pose as I find this a nice way to get a little reclining twist that gives the lower back, quadricep and IT band some attention.  'Cat Pulling It's Tail' can either be a nice counterpose from any deep forward fold pose (such as 'Caterpillar', 'Snail' or 'Dangling' pose - all Yin poses).  However, this is also a nice pose in of itself.  Not only does this provide a nice compression to the lower back, but it also opens the quadriceps and upper thigh, and it can also be a nice stretch for the IT band as well.  Plus, the feeling of a twist may indicate that the rib cage is getting some attention as well (if you have lower back issues - go gently).  A more challenging option is to recline and look over the shoulder to the bottom foot.  This becomes a reclining twist and a backbend.  And, try pulling the foot away from the buttock (one consideration is that you may not be able to pull the foot away at all).  A lot is going on in this pose so this can be yang-like in nature; in this case you may shorten the time -or- release the pressure after one minute.  
But, remember that it's the pose that should adapt to the body, not visa versa.  I recommend giving it a try. 

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