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Illustration showing seated cat-cow

Controlled mobility

Seated cat-cow

Entire spine and pelvis

Setup
Stable chair
Focus
Torso

Step by step

  1. Sit with hands on the thighs.
  2. Gently lift the chest and tip the pelvis forward, then round the back and tip the pelvis backward.
  3. Alternate slowly with the breath.

Move slowly. Mild tension is enough; stop if you feel pain.

Review source: Mayo OR-Stretch seated sequence — arch and abdominal curl