Camel

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Instructions

  • Begin by sitting on your heels.

  • Place hands behind you on the floor or on blocks.

  • Lift hips forward.

  • Head can either hang back or chin can rest on your chest.

Modifications

  • Use blocks for hands.

  • Blanket between buttocks and feet.

Contraindications

  • Knee issues

  • Neck issues

Type of pose

  • Back bend

Parts of Body Benefited

  • Back

  • Chest

  • Hips

Other poses that cultivate:

Expansion

Focus

Letting Go

Openness

Strength

Other poses from:

Hatha Yoga

Yoga