The human body releases endorphins, the body's natural 'feel good' hormones during stress and as a response to pain. Endorphins is released during activities like exercise and in some like shopping or gambling which may result in additive behaviour.
Cats, too, release endorphins, which make them feel good, by stretching and scratching.
And Tanya here shows how.
First, you get into the right position.
Then, you stretch and scratch.
Tanya has got just the right actions - we love to stretch our backs when we have a scratch too. Don't tell our Mum we scratch we think she may not have noticed (claws crossed!!)
ReplyDeleteLuv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Tanya, you've got perfect stretching form!
ReplyDeleteWe hope you're all well!
Tanya,you have that stretching down pat for sure. We love to do the same thing. Keep up the good work. Have a great week end.
ReplyDeleteThat is an excellent technique sweet Tanya! I'm gonna go try that right now!
ReplyDeleteTanya, we bet that feels good!
ReplyDeleteThat is some very fine stetching! I feel good just watching it. ;)
ReplyDeletexo Catherine
Terrific Tanya!!! It's great to stretch and do things that make you feel ever so good! Yay! Take care
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great stretching...
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pawhugs, Max
ooooh, that looks GOOOOOOD!
ReplyDeleteNothing like a good stretch to start the day off right!
ReplyDeleteThe Florida Furkids and Lexi
love to stretch too!
ReplyDeleteWoof woof
from Bozo
Pets forever
I love to watch cats stretch. If I could stretch my body like that I bet I would feel good too. :o)
ReplyDeleteTanya, that was a wonderful demonstration !!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe'll try that too :)
We like to feel good,heehee
Purrs Tillie and Georgia,
Tiger,Treasure and JJ
Tanya
ReplyDeleteYou are so right.
purrs
>^,,^<
♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥
Ah, nothing like an upward facing cat asana to start the day!
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely! I would love to hang from a door frame after a long day's work but it's too low! Must try this approach.
ReplyDeleteGood techniques!!! Come back by for more Chica stories!
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Great stretching, Tanya! We're going to do some of that right now. :)
ReplyDeleteI want to live like a cat. Everything is about pleasure. Purrrrr.....
ReplyDeleteGreat technique My little ig is having seizure after seizure
ReplyDeletepurrfesional technique! I think I'll go practice =^_^=
ReplyDeleteCute! For some reason i don't understand i prefer cat over dog, maybe it is the gracefulness that cat exudes.
ReplyDeleteOh you look so comfy. All stretched out enjoying the pull on your clawsies.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE to scratch and stretch!
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