Ustrasana

Camel Pose

Camel is a kneeling backbend with the hips above the knees and the chest lifting.

Type: Backbend
Focus: Backbend
Intermediate ยท 5/10

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How to do this pose

  1. Kneel on padding with knees hip-width apart and hands supporting the back of the pelvis.
  2. Lift the chest and lean back slightly while keeping the hips near the line of the knees.
  3. Keep the head supported by the neck; return upright using the legs and trunk before sitting down.

Before you begin

Avoid knee pressure or back and neck pain; stop if dizzy.

What you should feel

Thigh and back-muscle effort with a mild stretch across the chest.

Benefits

Explores front-body length and controlled spinal extension.

Common mistakes

Dropping the head back or reaching for heels before the torso is supported.

Modifications

Keep hands on the pelvis and make the backbend small.

Prep Poses

Gentle kneeling lunge; Sphinx

Follow-Up Poses

Upright kneeling; Easy Seated

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Keep hands on the pelvis and make the backbend small.