The Sanskrit name for Cat Pose is Marjaiasana. The name of the Cow Pose, Bitilasana.
Cat – Cow is considered a simpler pose in yoga, however, just because something is simple doesn’t mean its not beneficial. With those pose, energy is circulated to all different points of your body. The emotional juices are flowing.
Both postures stretch and strengthen the lower spine, hips, back and core muscles. It does A LOT for our body! It also aids breathing by elongating the chest.