Do Cat-cow at home.
Come onto hands and knees, hands under shoulders, knees under hips.
- Position
- On all fours
- Works
- Mobility, Back
- Level
- Foundation, week 1
- In class
- About 45 seconds
Do it step by step
- Come onto hands and knees, hands under shoulders, knees under hips.
- Breathe in. Drop your belly, lift your chest and your gaze.
- Breathe out. Round your back up to the ceiling. Let your head hang.
Hear your teacher cue it
These are the lines I say in your class, recorded for the app. Press play and move with them.
Set upCome onto hands and knees, hands under shoulders, knees under hips.
Step 1Breathe in. Drop your belly, lift your chest and your gaze.
Step 2Breathe out. Round your back up to the ceiling. Let your head hang.
Feel it, ease it, stay safe
Feel it hereYour spine moves through every bone.
Make it easierMake the movement smaller.
Watch outMove slowly and stay out of any pinch.
Find it in your plan
Your 28-day plan unlocks one level a week. Cat-cow belongs to the Foundation level, so it joins your classes in week 1. Start it on day 1.
You also do it in these quick classes:
- Wake up in 10 minutes, 10 minutes: Breathe, roll and reach before your coffee.
- Care for your back, 12 minutes: Give your spine twelve gentle minutes.
Your questions about Cat-cow
Is Cat-cow good for beginners?
Yes. Cat-cow sits at the Foundation level, so you meet it in week 1 of your plan. Make the movement smaller.
How long should I do Cat-cow?
In a Her Pilates class you hold Cat-cow for about 45 seconds. Slow down and keep the breath steady over adding time.
What should I feel in Cat-cow?
Your spine moves through every bone.
What's an easier version of Cat-cow?
Make the movement smaller.
Do Cat-cow with a mini you.
Watch her do it first, then move together while I count your breath. Your first class is free.
Pair it with these moves
Hear first when I add a new class.
Join the list and I write to you when I add a class or a move. No spam, and you leave in one click.