01/23/2026
Caterpillar Pose isn’t about how far forward someone can fold.
It’s about how safely and comfortably the pelvis and spine can soften and release.
This pose works primarily with the spine, the thoracolumbar fascia, and the hamstring group.
One of the most important things to observe is what the pelvis is doing.
When the pelvis rolls back into a posterior tilt, the stretch shifts away from the hamstrings and more into the spine — and the intention of the pose changes.
In an ideal world, when the pelvis can move into a gentle anterior tilt, Caterpillar becomes more clearly a hamstring pose. But either way, how we cue it matters.
Energetically, Caterpillar works along the Urinary Bladder meridian, which travels down the back body — from the inner corners of the eyes, through the spine, and along the backs of the legs to the feet.
It’s associated with the water element and the season of winter: a time of stillness, introspection, wisdom, and restoration.
This pose isn’t about reaching your feet.
It’s about turning inward ❤️
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