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Yoga Warm-Up: Cat Cow and Thread the Needle

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Yoga Warm-Up: Cat Cow and Thread the Needle

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What does the instructor recommend doing to help keep the shoulders away from the ears in downward dog?

Relaxing the arms and letting the elbows splay out slightly (correct)

Tensing the arm muscles

Lifting the hips higher towards the ceiling

Keeping the hands firmly planted on the mat

What is the purpose of the 'pedaling' motion with the legs in downward dog?

To improve balance and stability in the pose

To help loosen up the body before moving into the pose (correct)

To strengthen the leg muscles

To increase flexibility in the hips

What is the cue given for the transition from downward dog to plank?

Bend the right knee and bring it to the right elbow (correct)

Lift the right leg up and open the hip

Step the right foot forward between the hands

Jump the feet forward to the hands

What is the purpose of the 'runner's lunge' variation mentioned in the text?

To increase flexibility in the hips Signup and view all the answers

What is the cue given for the transition from downward dog to warrior two?

Inhale the right leg up, exhale step it forward between the hands Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'flat back' position mentioned in the text?

To transition to a forward fold Signup and view all the answers

What is the first exercise described in the text?

Cat Cow Pose Signup and view all the answers

In the Thread the Needle exercise, which arm is threaded underneath first?

Left arm Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the exercise where one arm and opposite leg are raised simultaneously?

To engage the core muscles Signup and view all the answers

What is the final exercise described in the text?

Downward Dog Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of breathing during these exercises?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

In the exercise where the arm and opposite leg are raised, what instruction is given regarding the back?

Do not let the back arch Signup and view all the answers