Cat pose

Cat pose offers a multitude of benefits. Primarily, it strengthens and stretches the spine and neck, as well as massaging the internal organs located in the belly. It is also known to develop coordination, emotional balance, while calming the mind. 

How to:
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In table position, knees about hip width apart, hands below shoulders, take a nice breath in, and as you exhale, press the navel towards the spine, activate the glutes, bring your chin towards your chest, as you press the floor away with your hands, rounding your back like a mad cat (hence the name cat pose!) Inhale back to neutral table and repeat. Do 10 slow repetitions daily.

For my fellow golfers, this is a great way to build strength in the glutes (hence creating more power and distance off the tee) as well as improving mobility in the spine (hence maintaining a better posture throughout the golf swing.)

Enjoy!