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Bitilasana
Cow Pose
beginner
Backbend
Muscle Groups
Spinal extensors
Core
Chest
A gentle backbend performed on all fours, often paired with Cat Pose to warm up the spine.
Alignment Cues
1.
Start on all fours in tabletop position
2.
On the inhale, drop the belly toward the floor
3.
Lift the chest and gaze slightly upward
4.
Broaden the sit bones
5.
Move with the breath
Benefits
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Warms up the spine
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Stretches the front body
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Massages the spine and organs
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Calms the mind
Muscle Groups
Spinal extensors
Core
Chest
Contraindications
Neck injury