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How to do Camel Pose #camelpose #anatomy

Yoga with Shvasa · 0:38

In this practice

Key teachings

  • Mindful alignment in backbends
  • Importance of core and shoulder engagement
  • Gradual progression in a challenging pose

Ideal for

  • Practitioners working on backbends
  • Those seeking to improve spinal mobility
  • Individuals focusing on chest and shoulder opening

Lesson

Steps

  • Camel Pose (Ustrasana)
  • Specific grip technique
  • Engaging hips and core for stability
  • Shoulder engagement for support

Benefits

  • Opens the chest and shoulders
  • Increases spinal flexibility
  • Strengthens core and back muscles
  • Improves posture

Transcript

let's start with usrasana or camel pose and here try to really focus on the grip and engage your shoulders as you practice this posture start by keeping your knees hip distance apart relax your toes back work on engaging the hips Engage The Core Arch Back release your palm down and maintain a firm grip focus on engaging the shoulders and if you can release the other Palm down as well now see if you can move your hips and chest forward keep your neck relaxed and breathe

Practice summary

Level
all levels
Duration
3 minutes
Equipment
yoga mat
Target areas
spinechestshouldershipscore
Energy
balancing

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