Cat Sequence – The Thriving Child

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BALANCED BRAIN ~ THRIVING CHILD

Kim Lowack

Cat Sequence 2

This exercise is a continuation of the Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR)

Technique:

Prop on Elbows
Cobra
3 Cat stretch
Hip wiggle
Reverse order of 1-4

Frequency:

1-2 x daily 3 cycles

Undesired observations: Exercise is not complete until the below observations or gone:

Unable to keep the back flat. It either dips or arches.
Head movement is not synchronized with the body movements.
Difficulty coordinating inhaling and exhaling with the movements.
Arms do not remain straight throughout movements.
Feet lift off the floor or toes curl
A rest break is required
Unable to remember the order of movements independently
When one isolated body part is moving, other parts move as well.