Marzrasana; The cat-stretch is an ideal pose in which to rest between two strenuous poses in yoga. It also is a great way to relieve the muscles that have become tensed with more intense back-bends. It also prepares you for more difficult poses.
The first part discussed the therapeutic value of this pose, but this pose also has tremendous `cosmetic' benefits.
The up-down movement of the neck works the delicate neck muscles, firming them and preventing sagging at the neck and face. The pressure on the thyroid, caused by the neck lock, also massages the thyroid, aiding weight loss by hiking metabolism. The stiffening of the arms and legs between the two movements of each cat stretch, in all its variations, tones the limbs marvellously.
Difficult and stubborn spots at the hips, thighs, upper arms, inner legs, waist are toned. In advanced variations of the cat-stretch, even the body's balance is challenged. This intensifies the work-out even more. Also, the brain's cerebellum, the two hemispheres are worked out, creating inner harmony and emotional balance.
In the second and concluding part on the cat-stretch or marjariasana.
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