IntermediateSanskrit: Ustrasana
Camel Pose
A deep backbend that opens the chest and throat.
Benefits
Opens chest
Stretches front body
Improves digestion
Relieves back pain
Contraindications
Avoid or modify this pose if you have any of the following conditions:
- Back injury
- Neck injury
- High or low blood pressure
- Migraine
How to Practice
Enter the pose mindfully, paying attention to your breath. Hold for 5-10 breaths, or as long as comfortable. Never force the pose and back off if you feel sharp pain.
Use props as needed to modify the pose for your body. Remember that yoga is a practice of self-awareness, not self-judgment.
