Yoga for Life Yoga Database: Camel Pose

Name of Pose/Technique: Camel Pose

Sanskrit Name
Ustrasana (oosh-TRAHS-anna)

Link
Camel Pose

Equipment
yoga mat, possibly a folding chair or yoga blocks

Type of Pose (Primary)
Backbend

Level
Moderate
Advanced

Beginner Alternative
follow the directions using a chair, or simply place hands on your hips while bending backwards

Advanced Alternative
place hands flat on the soles of your feet or on the floor beyond your feet

Benefits: stretches the entire front side of your body and strengthens the back muscles

Cautions: do not do if you have low back or neck injury, or if you have headaches or high or low blood pressure

(Image by Maridell)
[ Comment ]

Posted by Maridell on Jun 26, 2011 4:32 PM CST:
Note the top photo: Chest is lifted nicely but the chin should be tucked a little...this is hard on the neck having the head back so far.

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