DESCRIPTION
Learn how to do Camel Pose (Ustrasana). This video tutorial will teach you the proper alignment and technique to help you safely move into Camel Pose.
Camel is a powerful pose that works your whole body and balances your chakras. Incorporating Camel Pose into your regular yoga practice can be very beneficial.
Benefits of Camel Pose:
- Stretches your front body
- Helps relieve neck and back pain
- Strengthens your back muscles
- Improves posture and flexibility
- Improves respiration and digestion
How to do Camel Pose:
1. Start in a kneeling position with your knees hip distance apart. Sit back on your heels and squeeze your inner thighs together. For a beginner variation, you can start with your toes curled under.
2. Bring your hands to your lower back, or for a more advanced variation, bring your hands down to your heels.
3. Lift your chest, move your hips forward over your knees, and tuck your tailbone.
4. Draw your shoulder blades back and bring your gaze slightly up.
5. If you want more of a stretch, uncurl your toes and come down to the tops of your feet.